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PAGE 6-SUPPLEMENT TO PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1975 Be sure you know pickup when Choosing slide-in camper Be sure you know your pickup's "GVWR" when you buy, especially if you plan to match your unit with a slide-in type camp­ er insert. GVWR means gross ve­ hicle weight rating -- the maximum amount your recreational vehicle can safely weigh when loaded for a trip. This includes a full tank of gasoline, water, LP gas tanks, cloth­ ing, gear, equipment, sup­ plies, and the maximum number of passengers your vehicle is designed to carry. Matter of weight The GAWR -- gross axle weight rating -- defines the maximum amount of weight allowable on each axle system of the com­ bined vehicle and load. Both GAWR and GVWR are determined by a com­ bination of the size of the brakes, axles, springs, tires, rims, and other factors on the vehicle's chassis. * In order to help owners of 1971 and older Inter­ national pickup trucks make sure their vehicles are not loaded beyond the rated capacities, Interna­ tional trucks is providing a special service: a free - recreational vehicle in­ spection program through its dealer organization. Owners can bring their vehicles, along with a copy of the original line-set ticket, to any Interna­ tional truck branch or dealer for an accurate ap­ praisal of its GVWR and GAWR. Then the owner weighs his complete RV unit exactly as it will be Choosing the right camper insert for International pick­ up trucks. loaded. By comparing the weight to the GVWR and GAWR information pro­ vided by the dealer, an owner can determine if his vehicle is loaded be­ yond its capacity. Copies available 1 Copies of original Inter­ national truck line-set tickets may be obtained from International Har­ vester, Truck Division, Dept. RVDOT-2, 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chica­ go, Illinois, 60611. Owners of International trucks should include their vehi­ cle's 13-digit serial num­ ber. RV Color Film A special color film, "RV's the Safe Way to Go," STORE «. / /"\i \ v V fOO "• • - pR\Ct kA which describes safe driv­ ing techniques when tow­ ing trailers, is available for loan from Interna­ tional Harvester, Public Relations, 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Compact stove help to better meals in camp Fixing ample meals on the trail may seem like a problem to the potential backpacker, but with a good, one-burner butane camp stove and some of «the new dehyrated foods made especially for back­ packers, trail meals can, become more than just ample -- and actually delicious. Now backpackers can enjoy an array of good tasting, nutritious meals and snacks from dishes like beef stroganoff, and spaghetti and meat balls, to scrambled eggs and even chocolate cream pie! Some dehydrated foods are packaged in complete meals, and others come in portions. The method for preparing them is basi­ cally the same: the dishes have been prepared and preserved by dehydration which simply means re­ moving the water. They are usually pack­ aged in air-tight contain­ ers of plastic or foil. All the trail chef needs to do is add the appropriate amount of water (which will rehydrate the food) and boil for a few minutes. Various manufacturers are coming up with new trail meals every day. The only real problem the backpacker has is in choosing the foods that would best t suit him at mealtime on the trail. - Efficient camp kitchen based on equipment Here's advice on... How to choose right campsite Where you pitch your tent or park your vehicle could make or break your camping vacation this sea­ son. Availability of the proper facilities, proxim­ ity to entertainment or activity, and weather con­ ditions play a part in every camper's decision; but personal preference makes the difference. The camper who enjoys scenic or historic attrac­ tions, excellent fishing, hunting and boating and well equipped camps (wa­ ter, tables, fireplaces, rest- rooms and showers) is wise to spend his time in the It's easier for the camp rhef to keep those hearty outdoor appetites satisfied with a neat, Hell organized mess area. By LAURIE SABETTI Since convenience in the "camp kitchen" means more time to enjoy the Great Outdoors, most ex­ perienced campers realize that having a neat, well organized mess area means a lot at mealtime. Some pre-planning may make things easier for the chief cook and help to satisfy outdoors at a national park, monument, forest or state park camp. Recreation-oriented folks who want to spend their vacation swimming, water skiing or boating can usually find excelltent camping conditions and perhaps stay closer to home by choosing a na­ tional recreation area, pri­ vately owned forest or recreational area or com­ mercial campground lo­ cated near a lake. The most rustic condi­ tions are available for those who enjoy "rough­ ing it" in wilderness and primitive areas and on public lands. The best way to find an ideal camping spot is to plan early by visiting with rangers and park super­ intendents, studying bro­ chures, maps and director­ ies. For information about a particular location, write to the State Parks and Wildlife Department in the state where you're headed. UP TO SIDEWALKSALEJ 'ON GREEN STREET' • JEWELRY • NECK CUSHIONS • STYR0F0AM HEADS • SATIN PILLOW CASES AND MORE! SAVE UP TO SIOCUIflLH MUSI I OFF! GIRLS INFANT THRU SIZE 14 BOYS INFANT THRU SIZE 7 THE TOMB $M 3430 W. Elm Daily - 9:30 - 5:30 truiav - 9:30 • 9:00 385-0746 McHenry, ILL, those hearty outdoor ap­ petites that seem to be a "camp standard." A good campstove, a well insulated and roomy \ cooler and a large tub or basin for washing dishes make a good basis for any "camp kitchen." Each camper should have his Own set of dishes: plastic or aluminum plates, cups and cutlery which can be labeled with each camper's name. Useful utensils and sup­ plies include: frying pan, sauce pan, coffee pot, spat­ ula, paring knife, kitchen knife, can opener, mixing spoon, cooking fork, mix­ ing bowls, salt and pepper shakers, plastic bags, pa­ per towels and aluminum foil. Extra paper plates and cups are useful for cold meals and snacks. A five gallon bucket is useful for hauling water at clean-up time. It can be packed with supplies while traveling en route to and from the camp spot to save space. Dishwashing supplies normally include: two dishpans, liquid soap, scouring pads, dishcloth, cleanser, dish drainer and plastic storage bags. The easiest way to esti­ mate how much food to take along is by planning menus for each meal and breaking them down into basic ingredients for your shopping list. Convenience also means using safe, easy-to-oper- ate camping appliances. Camping equipment fueled with propane is just that: convenient. Propane is rec­ ognized as being one of the cleanest, safest liquid fuels. And when you match the quality of propane with a quality line of ap­ pliances like Zebco camp­ ing equipment, you get ar- combination that truly sets the pace in outdoor enjoyment! Easy-to-use propane eliminates spilling and re­ duces many of the dangers associated with liquid fuel. Finger pressure connects the fuel source to the stove, lantern or heater. 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