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	The RV Makeover Bible  Questions and Answers What is The RV Makeover Bible about? The RV Makeover Bible is about remodeling and upgrading RV interiors. It was designed for people who want to customize their RV so that it fits their needs, their lifestyle, or their personal preferences. Therefore, The RV Makeover Bible contains nearly 300 pages of valuable ideas, expert advice, and easy-to-follow remodeling and decorating techniques. What prompted you to write The RV Makeover Bible? Like most RVers, we’ve always had a number of things that we wanted to do to our RV – to make it better. Some of these improvements were relatively minor while others were fairly ambitious like replacing the carpeting and upgrading the dinette. When we searched for published information and advice on the subject of upgrading and remodeling RVs – we discovered that none existed. This was the primary impetus for writing The RV Makeover Bible. What went into writing The RV Makeover Bible? The RV Makeover Bible took almost two years to complete. The information is primarily based on research, interviews, and the careful assessment of hundreds of RV remodeling projects. We spoke with manufacturers, dealers, professional remodelers, interior designers, contractors, and of course, RVers. Finally, we remodeled much of our own RV to get a sense of what’s involved in some of the more commonly performed upgrade projects. How will readers benefit from The RV Makeover Bible? The RV Makeover Bible contains some of the best modifications and improvements that can be made to an RV. As a result, readers will begin to look at their RVs from an entirely new perspective – one that’s filled with exciting possibilities and unlimited potential. In addition, by following the advice of professional designers, readers will learn how to use proven remodeling strategies and creative decorating techniques to make their RV easier to live in and nicer to look at. Finally, by following the book’s section-by-section approach, readers will be able to focus their efforts as well as their resources on those areas that need the most attention. What problems will The RV Makeover Bible solve? As RV ownership in the U.S. reaches an all-time high, more and more people are looking for ways to improve their RVs. This includes things like refurbishing older models; upgrading interiors; adding more storage; and installing accessories. However, because there’s very little available information on the subject – RVers have been forced to tackle these types of projects on their own, without any guidance. Consequently, lots of badly needed fix-up and upgrade projects have been postponed or abandoned because the owners simply didn’t know where to begin. The RV Makeover Bible includes everything needed to successfully complete hundreds of beneficial improvement projects for virtually any RV. What were some of the biggest challenges? Nearly all interior remodeling and decorating books fall into one of two categories – illustrated idea books or how-to guides. To ensure that it benefited most RVers, The RV Makeover Bible had to be a little of both. Furthermore, most remodeling books focus on specific areas within a home such as kitchens or bathrooms. By comparison, The RV Makeover Bible covers every section of an RV’s interior. Not an easy task for one book. What were some of the biggest surprises? The biggest surprise of all was the effect the book had on us. By the time we were done – we wanted to remodel and enhance every square inch of our RV. The book opened our eyes to the fact that when it comes to improving an RV, the possibilities are virtually endless. What do you think is the best part of the book? The RV Makeover Bible contains hundreds of illustrations and photographs that demonstrate the kinds of modifications and enhancements that can be made to any RV. For enthusiastic RVers – these illustrations and photographs open up a whole new world of exciting possibilities. What’s the most important thing to remember when remodeling an RV? First, make sure that your remodeling plans fit your lifestyle. For example, if you travel with children or pets, take advantage of fabrics and flooring materials that are durable and easy to maintain. Similarly, if your plans entail RVing with family members or friends, choose layouts and furnishings that offer the most flexibility. Last but not least, try to evaluate your projects and purchases from the perspective of what you actually need. Forget about status or the latest styles. A year from now – these things won’t matter. Is The RV Makeover Bible just for owners of older RVs? No. Remodeling is primarily about making a good RV even better. Examples include creating more storage, simplifying the level of maintenance, installing desirable accessories, and increasing the level of comfort. Experienced RVers know that new RVs tend to need more modifications than older models that have already undergone the usual improvements. For these and other reasons, The RV Makeover Bible is extremely popular with people that have just purchased a new RV. What is your background? I’ve (Jack) been a mechanical engineer and technical writer for more than 20 years. While writing and illustrating The RV Makeover Bible, I relied on my background and experience to demonstrate how RVs can be fixed up and remodeled in every way imaginable. As a professional writer and photographer, Julee took many of the photos that appear in The RV Makeover Bible while co-authoring the 296 page book. In addition to remodeling our own RV, we’ve also spent hundreds of hours examining interiors at RV shows, visiting dealerships, and studying other people’s RVs to find innovative and interesting ways to make RVs more comfortable, more functional, and better looking. For further information contact: Elizabeth Mitchell, Marketing Director emitchell@desertwindspress.com The RV Makeover Bible ISBN-13: 978-0-9769290-1-7 296 Pages, 325 Photos & Illustrations 6” x 9” Paperback $19.95