Review of: Campgrounds
Arnold de Anda
06/11/2024
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Very informative of the basic site design.
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Ron Anderson
12/28/2023
Verified Buyer
I found quite a bit of useful information in this course. I have done septic system designs for several RV parks and almost always end up helping my clients with the overall layout. I've looked for a lot of the info presented here and have not been able to find it until now.
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Review of: Campgrounds
Christopher M Petterson
12/26/2023
Verified Buyer
Very informative. A good Introduction.
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Review of: Campgrounds
11/04/2023
Verified Buyer
Very detailed and thorough
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Review of: Campgrounds
Great Course! Very well organized and informative.
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Review of: Campgrounds
Daniel V. Prorok, P.E.
11/19/2022
Verified Buyer
Simple, well-written, easy to understand basic introduction to a topic I had not considered previously.
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Review of: Campgrounds
Julie
10/16/2022
Verified Buyer
I enjoyed this course. It was interesting to learn what goes into designing campgrounds.
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Dave Wentland, P.E.
07/06/2022
Verified Buyer
I have designed several campgrounds along boat launch facilities. So often boat trailers are something to deal with. The course gave good, sound design advice.
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Review of: Campgrounds
Tom Timmes
05/30/2022
Verified Buyer
Good overview with details.
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Review of: Campgrounds
Mark Yoder
03/17/2021
Verified Buyer
very good info
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Review of: Campgrounds
Fred Curnutt
03/15/2021
Verified Buyer
Very good
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Review of: Campgrounds
William Henrie
01/30/2021
Verified Buyer
Good Introduction to the needs of a Campground design.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
S. Mark Boyles
10/01/2020
very informative course
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Timothy Bosetti
08/30/2020
Great course.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
johnny hoskins
07/27/2020
Verified Buyer
a very good course and very informative about campgrounds design, one of the best i have ever taken to gain knowledge of the design ,
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Tom Beck
06/09/2020
Verified Buyer
Randy Wilder has done it again. A fun, very informative course that emphasizes safety, driver convenience and environmental considerations.
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140 - Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Paul Aronian
05/22/2020
Verified Buyer
Excellent course
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
William Hedrick
04/15/2020
Verified Buyer
I am a RV camper and liked the information that I gathered by taking the course.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
This course was comprehensive in covering the important basic elements of campground design. The actual requirements will vary from one jurisdiction to another, but this course gives you the basics and will guide you on what questions to ask the regulatory agency having jurisdiction.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Steven McEvoy
01/08/2020
Verified Buyer
An excellent overview of basic campground site design
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
A little too simplistic. But then I am a drainage engineer, so most of this is common sense. No offense intended, I have been doing this kind of work for 30 years.
We use words like "Basic" or "Introduction" in course titles to make it clear to experts with many years of experience that the course may not satisfy their appetite for complexity.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Charles E. Flynn, Jr.
07/08/2019
Verified Buyer
Photos are great visual aids for explanation. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Too bad I sold tents & pop-ups.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Richard Akin
06/30/2019
Verified Buyer
Very enjoyable course
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Eric Bean
06/30/2019
Verified Buyer
Very interesting considerations. Well put together. I recommend this course.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Thomas Trask
06/13/2019
Verified Buyer
Very interesting. One of the most-fun courses I have taken. I was expecting a little more detail regarding utilities, especially water and sewer.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
John Hoff
05/12/2019
Verified Buyer
Well organized with straight forward exam. Presented a large amount of very useful information.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Warren M. Childress, P.E.
05/11/2019
Verified Buyer
Excellent Course. There is more to Campground Design than most engineers realize.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Roger H Anderson, P.E.
03/15/2019
Verified Buyer
Well done
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Allen Terrell
03/08/2019
Verified Buyer
Excellent.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Rex M Holmlin
02/20/2019
Verified Buyer
An interesting course; particularly good on camping site and road geometry.The course is easy to read and you will certainly learn something useful about campground design. Recommended.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Robert Pontek
02/13/2019
Verified Buyer
As an RVer for many years, I thoroughly enjoyed the course content and details and design features - excellent approach!
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
James Keohane
01/21/2019
Verified Buyer
As both a PE and a regular visitor to RV campgrounds, I found this course very interesting!
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Joshua Tiner
12/21/2018
Verified Buyer
Great course. I learned a lot and look forward to my next camp site design project, which will be much more successful now!
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
John Raleigh
12/08/2018
Verified Buyer
Very good information.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Bruce Bartling
09/28/2018
Verified Buyer
Excellent course, and timely. I'm working on a campsite right now.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Gregg Stroschein
04/16/2018
Verified Buyer
Very interesting & informative. We have a 5th wheel camper that we have visited numerous campgrounds with across several states. Wish everyone had been designed with your criteria.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
John T Adams Jr
12/01/2017
Verified Buyer
Need more like this!!
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Diane Carlson
08/24/2017
Verified Buyer
Note: a level pad is needed for RVs to prevent severe appliance damage, in addition to protecting and allowing slide-outs to function. Almost every RV owner prefers a level pad and does NOT want it sloped for drainage - as seems to be common in Florida. Slope away from the pad.
I suggest that the author review the 'always' and 'never' statements throughout the course and consider rewording them. I found that most of these "absolutes" could be eliminated. As a problem solving engineer I try to avoid the word 'never'.
Otherwise, this was a good overview of issues a designer will face.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Paul W. Turner, P.E. CFM
07/05/2017
Verified Buyer
More thought should be given to the viewshed on locating the "pads".
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Thomas Craig
04/17/2017
Verified Buyer
Good course and thanks for getting my account working on a Saturday evening.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
James Rogers
02/25/2017
Verified Buyer
I've been an RVer for 10 years and still found this course to be very informative. Excellent course.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
01/29/2017
Verified Buyer
Good information.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Great Course! Was very helpful to learn all that goes into designing different campgrounds
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
JOHN FRULAND, PE
01/23/2017
Verified Buyer
Material was well organized and easy to follow. I would recommend this course to other engineers.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Stanley Cann
01/22/2017
Verified Buyer
I really enjoyed taking this course! I've loved camping all my life and learned a lot about campground design from the course. It was refreshing to take a course that's different from our everyday engineering subject matter and about an area that's one that has brought me so much enjoyment.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
01/21/2017
Verified Buyer
Very good course.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
David B. Pearce
01/19/2017
Verified Buyer
Good course and materials. Very informative. Easy to use and test.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Lee Collum
01/18/2017
Verified Buyer
Lots of good tips here. Material is well presented.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
I thought the course was a good starter for opening ones mind to campsite design considerations if you are not a camper, or campsite designer.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Laney Southerly
12/28/2016
Verified Buyer
Very good overall design course for me as a non-camper.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Gena Johnson
12/28/2016
Verified Buyer
Well written Course with several design tips.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Robert Morrisette, Jr. PE
12/15/2016
Verified Buyer
The answer to question No. .... The explanation in the test results state the correct answer?
A portion of the review was omitted because it addressed specific test questions and answers.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
Philip Hanna
12/14/2016
Verified Buyer
Very informative, and answered my questions
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
12/09/2016
Verified Buyer
Very much enjoyed the course since it is relevant to what my company does.
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140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
William J. Flick
11/11/2016
Verified Buyer
Rather enjoyable. I used to be a very active backpacker. Then I did some tenting with the Boy Scouts. I am also a Civil Engineer and had an opportunity to do a preliminary RV park design.
Found the content to be 'spot on' as it confirmed my experiences and preferences.
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So now I know
Kevin Smith
08/19/2016
Verified Buyer
I always wondered why campgrounds were laid out that way....now I know. It was a fun course.
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A good introduction, and interesting
Early McMullen Sorenson
07/27/2016
Verified Buyer
This campground course was a good introduction to the basics of campground design, was interesting, and was fun.
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Campground Design
Generally a very good course; well presented and informational.
I find it a bit unfortunate that the basic course material cannot be saved for future reference, but I suppose that policy dictates the overall format.
We do not have a restriction against saving the course document or the test worksheet.
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Campground Design Basics: Interesting and Informative
John B. Locke, PE
02/23/2016
Verified Buyer
This course was interesting. The author is obviously experienced in campground design and appears to be a camper himself due to his accurate description of campground life. His outstanding photographs illustrate the design discussion very well.
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CAMPGROUNDS
Robert J Bracken
01/22/2016
Very informative, Plan to use information to design a Campground here in North Carolina. GOOD JOB!!
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Good overview of campground engineering
Chris
01/14/2016
Verified Buyer
Good overview of basic Campground engineering outlining the key things to pay attention to when planning one. Does a good job of staying out of the weeds. It is approachable enough for engineers and owners alike.
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Interesting Course
This course was well written and more interesting than I expected. The test covered the course materials well. I recommend this course.
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Happy Campers...
Anonymous reviewer
01/03/2016
Good course. Very helpful in camp ground design.
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140-Campgrounds-The Basics of Design
Anonymous reviewer
12/31/2015
Very good overview of the important design elements of campgrounds.
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Solid basic campground design course
Anonymous reviewer
12/30/2015
Verified Buyer
As a camping enthusiast I found the course informative and enjoyable.
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campsite design
Anonymous reviewer
12/22/2015
Tall trees present a hazard to campers with falling branches. Are there any
rules in regards to separation from sites?
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Campgrounds
James Yallaly
08/23/2015
Verified Buyer
Very good basic and practical course - no changes needed.
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Very good information on campground design. I have an upcoming campground project and this course will be very helpful.
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Great insight on the design components and pitfalls of campground design. An expert should be consulted.
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Just the Class before THE 4th OF JULY
Excellent well covered - being here in Oklahoma with several Corps Lake it was well worthwhile.
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Very good overview and touches on a lot of things that must be considered.
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Great, informative course
Concise, learned a lot, loved the photos, and was able to complete it with a passing score. Overall I actually enjoyed this continuing education course!
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Louis Campanile, Sr.
02/08/2015
This course is ideal for teaching the planning of Campgrounds by giving the basic planning and design considerations. The Engineering, (Roadway, Paving, Drainage, Sanitary, Water, etc. designs) are the same as in Subdivisions. It should be also a Surveying (Planning) course.
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A great overview; I learned a few things. Thanks for the course.
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I enjoyed this course. Interesting reading. Easy subject matter, and the test questions were easy to find within the text.
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Course was clearly presented with photos and diagrams for reference. The examination was fair I will find it useful.
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Camping made Safe and Fun
Mr Wilder did a good job on this class. People are using camping more and expect more facilities. A good engineered park will be more safe and enjoyable.
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This course was actually fun.
Paul from Sarasota
11/25/2014
This course is a nice introduction to campground layout. There might have been more detail presented on utilities layout, but the information that was presented was clear and fun to read.
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I feel that this is a great introductory course. I will recommend this to others.
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Great entry level course. As the baby boomers retire, there will be a strong demand for more camping facilities.
Maybe a little more emphasis on ADA requirements since I see more campers who travel in their 80s and 90s.
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Overall Impression
The course is interesting, especially if you are an avid camper as I am. It is refreshing to get away from the in-depth technical courses for a change.
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I did not know there were so many requirements and considerations for campgrounds. I was glad this was offered as a continuing education because it may be an area of expertise I may want to further develop (e.g. recreational facilities).
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Very well written and very good photos/exhibits.
Subject matter is not high tech (compared to some like retaining wall design, steel properties, etc.)but application area is appropriate and I have never seen another text on this subject.
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I have an RV and spend a lot of time in campgrounds. This course gave me a lot of insight into how campgrounds should be designed. I can now make recommendations to campground owners on improvements
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RV Bill
The course has factual information. As an long time RV'er and
a civil engineer who has designed campgrounds for COE property,
I did not find any significant thing to quibble about. The pictures and sketches were well suited to the purpose.
Would like to see more about dealing with with existing or
desired vegetation, shade and screening between sites.
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I found the general discussion of campgrounds very informative and useful.
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Improvement suggestion
Good information, but should include typical/extreme dimensions or RVs (course mentions 50 foot depth for spaces which may not be sufficient for largest (45 foot) motorhomes.) Should include dimensions including slideouts and space for walk-around, opening storage bay and utility compartment doors. Also should include diagram for turning movements for motorhome (bus) and 5th wheel trailer (semi) type vehicles.
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I agree with one of the previous comments concerning question 4. You need to revisit the question - your answer is misleading from the course material.
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Misleading questions
The question about determining the bathhouse service area is misleading since the correct answer actually answers a question about the bathhouse size requirements, not determining the service area.
It is not asked if primitive campsites increase the environmental impact relative to other types of campsites, just whether or not they increase the impact. Compared to no camp site, they do.
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This course was very interesting and practical. I really like the fact that the explanation of the quiz answers were shown on the quiz results page. This way you could quickly review where you made your mistake.
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A good primer for the basic infrastructure requirements and designer considerations that should be a part of any campground project. Course was clear, concise, informative, and contained up-to-date reference material for a reasonable price.
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Campgrounds The Basics of Design
Frank Makowski
08/07/2013
Thought it was great, very informative and enjoyable knowledge source. I learned a lot.
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Well done
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Useful and enjoyable. I actually learned something.
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Enjoyable and Informative
I enjoyed this course quite a bit, as it revealed the site engineering components of a type of facility that I am familiar with, but have never designed. Very clear presentation, excellent graphics, well written and organized.
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Informative, simple and interesting.
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Good clear narrative to give the designer a lot of insight into campground design. It makes me want to do campground work!!
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It was educational and direct. Examples were given. Very informative and organized well.
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Very interesting material.
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good course, I will use it when I build my first RVPark.
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Very Informational
I found the course to be thoughtful with valuable information for anyone designing a campground. The information on campsite layout for RV's is really useful.
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