Camper Rehab
A Guide to Buying, Repairing, and Upgrading Your Travel Trailer
by Chris Peterson
Quarto Publishing Group - Cool Springs Press
Cool Springs Press
Pub Date
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Description
Whether you're still dreaming about the perfect camper or looking for practical information, Camper Rehab is your top to bottom guide to getting any camper trailer road ready.
From Airstreams and Apaches to Shastas and Winnebagos, classic campers have an undeniable appeal! But how do you know which one will work for you? Or if the one you have your eye on is a good deal or a money pit? Before you get too far down the road, picturing it bouncing along behind the family car, arm yourself with the information you need for all things camper.
Campers are not quite homes or cars. They have their own unique systems and demands that make fixing and upgrading a challenge. Even if you are fluent in DIY, campers might seem like a foreign language. Consider Camper Rehab your Rosetta Stone:Covers camper options: Whether you're considering a fifth-wheel, teardrop, pop-up, or other style of camper trailer, this book runs through all the popular choices.Buying guide: Camper Rehab walks you through the process of evaluating a potential purchase, identifying which issues are fixable and which are deal-breakers, as well as how to spot hidden problems.How-to tutorials: From basic troubleshooting to electrical and plumbing projects, replacing interior surfaces, and clever decorating ideas, there's not shortage of how-to information.Special considerations: How do you work with painted aluminum siding? What's the best way to re-caulk camper seals and seams? How can you re-align a camper door? Even those handy with automotive DIY are sure to learn a thing or two!Visually driven: You'll find detailed illustrations as well as extensive color photography to help you get your travel trailer into shape for your next big—or little—adventure.Written by accomplished DIY author Chris Peterson, whose light and approachable tone is coupled with the hardworking DIY information you need, Camper Rehab is a must-have for anyone with a camper—or seriously considering one!
From Airstreams and Apaches to Shastas and Winnebagos, classic campers have an undeniable appeal! But how do you know which one will work for you? Or if the one you have your eye on is a good deal or a money pit? Before you get too far down the road, picturing it bouncing along behind the family car, arm yourself with the information you need for all things camper.
Campers are not quite homes or cars. They have their own unique systems and demands that make fixing and upgrading a challenge. Even if you are fluent in DIY, campers might seem like a foreign language. Consider Camper Rehab your Rosetta Stone:Covers camper options: Whether you're considering a fifth-wheel, teardrop, pop-up, or other style of camper trailer, this book runs through all the popular choices.Buying guide: Camper Rehab walks you through the process of evaluating a potential purchase, identifying which issues are fixable and which are deal-breakers, as well as how to spot hidden problems.How-to tutorials: From basic troubleshooting to electrical and plumbing projects, replacing interior surfaces, and clever decorating ideas, there's not shortage of how-to information.Special considerations: How do you work with painted aluminum siding? What's the best way to re-caulk camper seals and seams? How can you re-align a camper door? Even those handy with automotive DIY are sure to learn a thing or two!Visually driven: You'll find detailed illustrations as well as extensive color photography to help you get your travel trailer into shape for your next big—or little—adventure.Written by accomplished DIY author Chris Peterson, whose light and approachable tone is coupled with the hardworking DIY information you need, Camper Rehab is a must-have for anyone with a camper—or seriously considering one!
Marketing Plan
6-8 months prior to pub date:
All author pages created; book page created on author’s website/blog and book listed on all author social mediaGoodreads advanced giveaway set up and scheduledLong-lead pitches begin with PDF and/or galleys3-6 months prior to pub date:
Pitch to long-lead media using the advanced galleysSneak-peeks of the book at social media beginCreate marketing and sales collateral as neededCreation of a book trailer video that we would then upload to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, our websites and social media pages, and the author’s website and social media pagesMarketing:
Focus/target on audiences in addition to camper/rv and travel communities.Heavy emphasis at DIY and self-sufficiency enthusiasts, decorating, maker and camping communitiesPursue marketing and sales opportunities with travel clubs, RV & camping enthusiast clubsExtensive B2B email campaigns to multiple lists – autos, DIY, travelPublicity:
Trailer/RV/Camping/Travel outlets: Airstream Life, Camping and Caravanning, Caravan + RV, Mobile Living, MotorHome, National RV Trader, Practical Caravan, RV Buyers Guide, RV Live, RV Life, RV Pro, RV Travel and Lifestyle, Trailer Life, Vintage Caravan, Escapees, Destinations, AAA Traveler, AAA World, Conde Nast Traveler, Route 66 magazines, GoNomad,DIY, self-sufficiency & related outlets – Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Grit, Mother Earth News, Extreme Home How-To, Better Homes & Gardens Do-It-YourselfLifestyle outlets, daily newspapers – travel and lifestyle columnists/coverage AARP, Readers Digest, Focus on the Family, GQ, Forbes Life, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free-Press, Dallas Morning News, San Antonio Express News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Arizona Daily Republic, USA Today, Sunset, Midwest Living, Southern Living, airline magazines,Additional outlets covering collectibles/antiques, select automobile pressOnline/Social Media Marketing Initiatives:
Reviews, interviews, contests at RV communities/blogs/websites: Airstream Life, Airstream Junkie, Classic Caravans, Doug’s Vintage Trailers, Jim & Linda’s Globetrotter, Sparton Trailers, Tin Can Tourists, TrailerWorks, Truyly Vintage, Vintage Campers, Vintage Deluxe Trailers, Vintage Trailer Crazy, Vintage Trailering, Yesterday’s TrailersFocus at road tripGiveaways at Quarto Homes, Quarto Drives, Goodreads, select blogsAdvertising: Select print and online; boosted social media postsAvailable Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760353523 |
| PRICE | US$27.99 (USD) |
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