The Annual PA RV & Camping Show is held every September in Hershey, PA. It is the first show in the nation to debut manufacturer’s new products. The show is set up differently from many other RV shows since it is laid out by manufacturer instead of dealers making it the easiest way to shop and compare the many RV brands. There are over 21 acres of RVs on display allowing you to shop hundreds of RVs of every make and model. It is so large, you will need at least two days to see it all!

Accessory vendors are a major part of the show – providing you with all the RV and camping accessories you will need. The show also provides quality educational seminars from RV industry experts.

The PA RV & Camping Show debuted in 1968 and has evolved to be the largest RV show of its kind. With the first two days attributed to members of the RV industry and the remaining 5 days dedicated to consumers, it is the largest hybrid show in the country. The show is brought to you by the PA RV & Camping Association (PRVCA).

PRVCA is proud to sponsor the #1 RV Trade/Retail Show in the nation, held annually at the Hershey Entertainment and Resorts® Company – Giant CenterSM, in Hershey, PA. Representatives from states east of the Mississippi attend the trade portion of the show and it ranks #11 out of the 200 largest tradeshows in the U.S. and Canada. 59 leading manufacturers and over 100 supplier vendors are represented. Industry Days bring over 4,500 people to the Hershey area. Public days paid attendance is over 32,000.

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Terry Cooper w/8 RV techs in training

Terry Cooper, owner of Mobile RV Academy in Waco TX  was contracted  by General Manager, Diana LeBlanc  of PPL Motor Homes RV Consignment Dealership -Houston, TX  to provided training for PPL’s RV service technicians.  For three days during the week of December 20th, 2010 – Cooper provided intense  one-on-one training to bring the group of 8 technicians up to the RVDA-RVIA standards of technical knowledge.

Two weeks later, after one additional day of training by Mr.Cooper, 6 of the 8 techs participated in testing for the RVDA-TVIA RV Service Technician Certification.  Out of this group of 6  it was announce that 5 qualified for certification. Plus,  1 of the 5  qualified for Masters.

Cooper, an RV technician instructor explains, “Our Texas RV dealers no longer have had a state training facility for their technicians since the closing of the Recreation Vehicle Training Program in Waco, TX in May of 2009. Thereafter, our Texas dealers have been struggling to educated their technicians to the proper level of knowledge required to work in the service departments. After working with the Texas RV Association and serving on their Education Committee, it was decided that what better way to educate these technicians than for the instructor to come to them.”

“First, each potential technician is tested for their personal level of RV maintenance knowledge.  Based upon those results, I design a training program specifically for that dealership. Doing this, we have a much higher percentage of success on getting each technician certified by RVDA-RVIA.” Cooper adds.

Cooper has been teaching RV Service Technicians since 2003 at Texas State Technical College in Waco. However, he has continued teaching RV maintenance when opening his online business, Mobile RV Academy.  Consumer and professional training is the  goal of MRVA. Cooper also teaches online courses for Northampton Community College in Bethlehem,  PA for the RV Service Technician program.  Since the closing of the RV Tech program at TSTC in Waco, Mr. Cooper has been teaching the Solar & Alternative Energy Program at that location.

Dealers are invited to contact Terry Cooper for RV Service Tech training to be performed on location by calling  (254)715-7388 or sending an email to Professor@MobileRVAcademy.com

“I was so excited to receive the letters from RVDA stating that 5 of our 6 technicians passed their RV certifications while you were at PPL. They couldn’t have done it without you. You are a very special teacher because you actually teach from the heart!!!”

PPL General Manager – Diana LeBlanc

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 January 1st, 2011 – begins our NEW program – ’2011 Gold Star Club – RV Maintenance Consumer Program’. 

There are some new changes to this coming years program compared to 2010′s GSC Program. We would like to explaing those changes. 

The Gold Star Club originally was a 10 month program and consisted of an accumulation of all the RV maintenance courses that the Professor teaches. Plus: Becoming An RV Inspector (4 hr course) and Becoming A Certified RV Walk-Thru-Technician (6 hour course).  All of these are recorded and are placed in a library where the user could access them at anytime, at their own pace (for 10 months).  If purchased separately, these courses originally sold for $1070. The 2010 Gold Star Club member received it for the special price of $497. This was a huge value.

As a bonus, the Professor also added two live events each month which was 1 hour of Q & A (where the GSC members had the opportunity to pick his brain on specific issues they were having with their own units). Also 1 hour visiting with an RV Expert on different topics that would be of interest to the RV enthusiast. (*How to purchases and sell an RV – *Explaining the Finance & Insurance – *Working & living in your RV – *Staying Connected: Internet on the Road – *My RV Kitchen: Learning how your RV kitchen works – and more….)  ALL these live events were recorded and now are a permanent part of the Gold Star Club. (we do not charge extra for these 20 hours when entering the program.)

When planning for the upcoming 2011 program, the feedback we were hearing was…. A lot of people asking for only the maintenance courses. So we have made the program now only 4 months long and giving the 2011 Gold Star Members the 8 core RV Maintenance courses. The Professor still wants to give each member the 20 hours of pre-recorded Live Events as a bonus.  The only courses that will NOT be included in the new program are: 1) Becoming An RV Inspector 2) Becoming A Certified RV Walk –Thru Technician.   Because of that fact….We can now bring down the price of the 2011 Gold Star Club  $297.  (There courses purchased separately are valued at $576)  So again, what a great value.

Now with all that being said…we have the Gold Star Club RV Maintenance Training 12 DVD Bundle available in our store for you to purchase and have for your library for only $497. Access it at: http://www.shop.everythingrvtv.com/B-GSC-RV-Maintenance-Consumer-Training-DVD-Bundle-12-GSCBun-12.htm   

However, if you would like to enroll for the 2011 GSC and take 4 months to access the 8 core courses (plus bonus material)…it is available for only $297.  Also know that you will have access to the Professor via email to answer any questions regarding RV Maintenance …along the way.  Here is the link where you can read more about the details and purchase this 2011/4 month program. http://www.workamper.com/rvprofessor/goldstar2011/

 We will mention that this is a 2011 online access to our personal library and does not include any DVDs with this purchase.

We hope this information allows you to make the comparison of both programs to see which one is right for you.  Should you have any questions, please send an email to: LadyEcooper@MobileRVAcademy.com

“It’s all about making the commitment to be successful. You refuse to be a victim of soaring repair costs and the mercies of less than honest repair personnel! Did you know that you can successfully repair over 80% of the issues with your RV if someone will show you how? The 2011 Gold Star Club is all about putting you on the pathway to success by showing you how.”

This Take Home Technician Series DVD is over 60 minutes of ‘RV how – to’ instruction.

Covering such topics as:

* Installing a roof mounted Air Conditioner
* 15 Minute Air Conditioner tune-up
* Installing 3M Water Filters (3 different models)
* Fixing a Weeping or Burping Water Heater
* Propane Systems for RVs
* Propane Safety I and II
* Operating your Awning
* Electricity – Before you Blow Your Breaker!
* 120VAC Power Converter
* Eternabond – Roof Repair
* General Maintenance Tips
* 5 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy your RV…And Much More….

Order Your copy of Volume 1 of the DVD from the Mobile RV Academy Store

Book - RV Repair of your Atwood Water Heater

ATWOOD RV WATER HEATER REPAIR BOOK

This 191 page manual is part of the Texas RV Professor’s “Take-Home Technician Series” with complete details on how to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair the Standing Pilot and Electronic Ignition (DSI) Atwood RV Water Heaters.

Very easy to follow descriptions, photos, and charts. The Texas RV Professor and his sidekick Roady the RV Dog have written this manual so you will feel you have taken a technician home with you and he is looking over your shoulder, guiding you along. A must have manual for the RV do it yourselfer that owns an RV equipped with an Atwood Water Heater.   

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RVing is one of the most enjoyable lifestyles you can have. To make it more fulfilling you need to take a few minutes and do an inventory of your needs, lifestyle and how you plan on using your unit.

2) 15 Minute Make Over for Your RV Air Conditioner

The Air Conditioner on top of a Recreational Vehicle is one of the most overworked and under serviced appliances on the coach. A few simple procedures will help keep your unit operating at its peak performance.

3) 30 Amp vs. 50 Amp Power Cords – Which One is Yours?

Did You Know? – More Facts from America’s RV Expert   30 Amp vs. 50 Amp Power Cords – Which One is Yours?

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Terry & Evada Cooper

Terry Cooper – America’s RV Expert along with his wife Evada Cooper, do a live webinar titled ‘My RV Kitchen w/Lady E ‘ which is now recorded so you can listen at your leisure.  Has your RV Kitchen been a little frustrating to understand how it all works?  Evada has lived the fulltime RVing lifestyle before and talks about how by not knowing how the RV Kitchen works can cause life to be somewhat complicated. 

Also learn how to choose your appliances and etc that are best for you and to get maximum usage from your own RV Kitchen.  Come spend 90 minutes with the Coopers as they help you understand your RV Kitchen.

By clicking on this link, you will register your name and email address which will allow the recording to open immediately. However, you will receive an email with the URL that will allow you to listen at a future time, as well.  http://www.workamper.com/rvprofessor/myrvkitchen/

Come join in on our first ever – RV Maintenance for Ladies program.  “This has been my dream endeavor,” says Evada Cooper.  “I am so passionate about giving every lady the opportunity to  learn what they need to know to feel independent, have confidence, save money and share their knowledge with others.  This is 12CD set course – learning  in  8 different areas of your RV. We will show you that 80% off all that goes wrong with our RVs…WE CAN DO IT!” Read all about the program by clicking here!

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Roady RV Dog

 ”NO…I’m not Woofing!” Says Roady, the RV Dog.

“Did you really SAVE a lot of money when now……your gonna have to replace  some major appliances?  Well, I tell you ….Don’t replace them, fix them yourself and I’m not just woofing.”

“You can get my Professor, TERRY COOPER, who is a Master Certified Technician, to stand beside you to trouble shoot  with you… by taking you step-by-step through the getting it right process. It’s like having a Master Certified Technician looking over your shoulder…getting ‘er done.”

“Yep…it’s true.  My Professor has been working hard to put together some super DVDs on 4 major appliances. These DVDs cover all the trouble shooting techniques, repairs and he has a few tricks up his sleeve so you can give new life to your unit’s appliances. Here’s the names of each DVD:  1) Water Heaters  2) Furnaces  3)Air/Conditioners   4) Refrigerators.”

“I’ll take some of the credit because I worked hard too…laying at my Professor’s feet as he guided Ken Greening on trouble shooting his newly acquired auction FEMA trailer.  You will find that these DVD’s are just what YOU need to get your tail waggin … once again.”

“So, this is all you have to do. Click on the link below and it will take you right to the Professor’s store where he has lots of DVD’s to choose from.  Look for the ones that has FEMA on them. You might need just one…or all 4 but whatever you do…don’t wait. The Professor will get your tail wagging again, that’s for sure.”

“Oh, by the way…the Professor has a video right here on this page for you to listen to…which gives you more information about these DVDs. Go ahead! Take a look.”

Here’s your link: http://www.shop.everythingrvtv.com/RV-Maintenance-Educational-DVDS-DIY-Repair_c4.htm

“Remember: This is….Roady the RV Dog.  We’ll see you on down the highway!”

Has there been someone on your staff you have been watching and they show promise? Do you have a sharp young man or lady that would make a great RV technician if you could just get them some training?

 Here is your chance to develop their skills and talents that will help grow your business.

 Hi, I am Terry Cooper, a Master Certified RV Technician and recipient of the RVIA Scholastic Achievement Award.

Why pay travel expenses, hotel bills and have your technician away from the shop and their family for 2 to 3 days at some off site training location.

Now you can have your technicians take their training via a live 2 way interactive Webinar from your location.

These Webinars will be held on Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM starting May 8, 2010 for a period of 5 weeks, for a total of 10 hours (May 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th and June 5^th).

The student will be able to access these live classes via a computer whether it is at your shop, their home or some designated location you chose.

Your technician will be able to raise their hand to ask questions, talk and interact with the Professor just like they would if they were sitting in a classroom at some tech training center.

Each course will have the following:

• Skills Evaluation Exam – 125 questions in the format of a Pre-Test (a $100 value)
• 10 hours of online instruction via a 2 way internet connected webinar
• 5 sessions of at least 2 hours in length
• Lecture and discussion of various electrical topics
• Downloadable handouts in pdf format
• Homework – hands on assignments
• Quizzes and Video segments to view
• Copy of the Professor’s DVD “Know Your RV – A Guided Tour of a 5^th wheel and Travel Trailer”
• Post Test
• Access to recorded material for up to 30 days after course completion
• Certificate of Completion from the Mobile RV Academy

RV Electrical Systems for the RV Technician Course Overview

Session 1 – Saturday,  May 8, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Overview of the 3 RV Electrical Systems

• What is electricity? Where does it come from?
• Learn about the 3 electrical systems found in today’s RV
• Voltage, Resistance and Current, the 3 items that make up the electrical systems
• Ohm’s Law, Watts Law and
• The difference between AC voltage and DC voltage.

Session 2 – Saturday,  May 15, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

DC Voltage

• What is DC voltage and where does it come from?
• Converters  are more than just fancy battery chargers
• Why you need a fully functional battery to properly operate your appliances, water pump, slide outs and other devices.
• Fuses and DC protective devices.
• Going Green – Solar panels and wind generators – what they can and cannot do for you

Session 3 – Saturday,  May 22, 2010 –  8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

AC Voltage

• What is AC voltage and where does it come from?
• Why you need AC voltage for the air conditioning, microwave and heating element of your water heater.
• Shore (pedestal) power and generators
• Inverters – the other AC voltage source
• 30 amps vs 50 amps, why bother and what do they mean?

Session 4 – Saturday,  May 29, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Electrical Capstone Materials

• Calculating power consumption and power conservation
• Replacing a defective circuit breaker
• GFCI testing and troubleshooting
• Monitoring AC voltage from the pedestal
• Why you need to restrict the usage a 30 to 15 amp reducer

Session 5 – Saturday,  June 5, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques

• Safe testing procedures to live by.
• Learning to use your Volt Ohm Amp Meter.
• How to use an Amp Clamp meter to test for current flow.
• Procedures on conducting a Hot Skin Test
• How to troubleshoot and sectionalize an electrical circuit.
• How to locate, test and replace a defective circuit breaker or fuse.
• Down and dirty troubleshooting techniques to save you time and make you money.

Live discussion of troubleshooting issues that the students have encountered will be an ongoing process during these sessions.

10 hours of online instruction via a 2 way internet connected webinars are priced at

$697 each student

To Register click on Mobile RV Academy  or contact professor@MobileRVAcademy.com or call 254 715-7388

Equipment and Supplies necessary to take the course:

• Internet connection – you will be given a link to access for the interactive 2 way Webinars.
• Computer with at least Windows XP software – recommend each student have own system.
• Headset- 1 per student with microphone (similar to Logitech Pro, approximate cost $40)
• Inexpensive multi-meter for testing of electrical circuits (we will provide 1 for each student)
• Notepad, pens and pencils
• Willingness to learn