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1359 EAST US HIGHWAY 80 Mineola, Texas 75773
1 Mile East of Mineola Immediately past the overpass (FM 564)
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OFC 903-569-5772 FAX 903-569-5772 (call first) email: someone@somewhere-rv.com Cellular 903-920-5208
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The Lone Star Shopper is The Fastest Growing Free Distribution Publication In Van Zandt, Woods and Rains County Texas. The
free weekly publicatin can be found in Alba, Emory, Quitman, Yantis, Mineola, Lindale Grand Saline, Fruitvale, Edgewood, Wills
Point, Terrell, Kaufman, Canton, Ben Wheeler and Van. Advertise your items for sale here in the classified ads! (Come by our
office at Somerwhere RV Park for current issue.) Be sure to read Josh's "And Another Thing' commentaries!
Right here at Somewhere RV Park & Resort we have Angie Findley who is a fantastic seamstress, making her living by selling on
eBay (In-the-Country Collectibles) and her own web company Pinecone Station. Her specialty is unique kitchen items such as her
PERSONAL CREATION the Microwave Baked Potato Baker. Check out her two websites or come on by our office ... we have a few
of her items on display.
Tyler
The
Ranch
Mineola KMOO
Two of the most popular radio stations in this area are 104.1, KKUS, "The Ranch" in Tyler, Tx. This station has up to date news
regarding Tyler and East Texas and plays a lot of authentic OLD country music.
99.9, KM00, Mineola, TX is locally owned and operated, plays newer country music, strong focus on Mineola events, sports and
more. KMOO offers the popular Country Store program (radio swap meet - its FUN just to listen!) weekdays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
and Saturdays 8 AM - 9 AM.
An interesting website which shows signs and a bit of history about our Somewhere RV Park Location, which used to be the old
Pine View Motel. Have been unable to locate website owner/developer - but his (her?) site is interesting and has some great pics.
Helps make y'all appreciate what all we've done in the past 2 years!
This takes you to an interesting and helpful article about holding tanks, when and how to drain, etc. Good information for the new
RV owners or folks new to RV long term parking.
Stroke. Every minute counts! Know the Signs -- call 911 asap!
- Sudden numbness of face, arm, or leg - especially on one side of body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
- Sudden trouble seeing with one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
- OFTEN IF A STROKE IS CAUGHT SOON ENOUGH, SERIOUSNESS
OF RESULTS CAN BE LESSENED! Don't wait it out!!
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Learn more about Somewhere RV Park & RV Neighborhood ... read our latest newsletter to our residents! click here:
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Hooray!!! The Mineola Monitor now has a website!! AWESOME! Just click the Monitor Heading (above) and enjoy!
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HILARIOUS! We RV Park owners experience a lot of interesting folks, unusual inquiries and more ... but this one is just too
adorable not to pass on! Click on the RV logo and check it out!
Mallory's Propane is just a couple miles from Somewhere on US HWY 69! Operating Hours: M - F 8 AM - 5 PM, SAT 8 AM -
NOON. 20 LB TANK approx $14.00 as of 9/29/09. Price subject to change. The insert map on Mallory's website does not show the new East
Loop 564 (most online maps are behind the times) - if you need directions, just holler! Click on photo for Mallory's Mineola website.
RV ROOF LEAKS & MAINTENANCE. Very useful website that offers a great product, testimonials and 'how to's' regarding
RV Roof repairs. Click on photos to left and review. RV Doctor: "One of the unique things about the product is that it is
very easy to use, very clean and it won't run down the sides of the trailer. It dries to a smooth beautiful finish. On a metal
roof it will quiet the roof and reduce the heat in the interior. It is very easy to make spot repairs on metal roofs and an
excellent product to seal vents and pipes.
RV MAINTENANCE & CLEANER ... STREAK MASTER. Click on photos to see website, products, testimonials and company information.
NEW! EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 18, 2009: As a convenience to our residents and short-term guests, SOMEWHERE RV PARK is proud to join with WOOD COUNTY AUTO GAS (QUITMAN, TX) in providing ON-SITE PROPANE CYLINDER EXCHANGE! Exchange Hours*: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM -- 6 DAYS. (As we are frequently out on property or away from the office, we recommend that you call before dragging your empty cylinder to the office for exchange. 903-569-5772 or 877-569-5772.) For folks who have propane cylinders permanently installed, Mallory's Propane is just a couple miles away. See their info and/or website below.
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Some Helpful RV tips from experienced RVrs and RV Repair folks:
- Awning: When setting up the awning on your RV make sure to keep one end lower than the other. This will let any water
that accumulates run off. Even if it is not raining you can still get water build up from morning dew or condensation drip
from your roof AC.
- Septic Gauges & Black Water Tank: If your black tank has solid deposits in the bottom, it diminishes the total capacity of
the tank (and smells even worse than usual!) Before going to the RV specialist to have the tank removed and cleaned, try
this: Dump a 5 lb bag of CRUSHED ice down the toilet. Add a little bit of water and go for a drive. The ice will act as an
abrasive and may save you a costly tank removal!
- Cleaning/Draining Septic Tanks: When draining the waste tanks, always drain the black (toilet) tank first. When it is
done close the valve and drain the gray (sink and shower) tank. This will clean out the black water from the hose. You will
still need to rinse the hose with fresh water, but you won´t be dealing with the black water!
- Chemical Additives: When adding chemicals to your waste tanks, be careful not to use any product that has
formaldehyde. In order for your tanks to work properly they need to have bacteria in them to help dissolve the waste.
Formaldehyde kills these beneficial bacteria. It is also detrimental to the septic systems that you dump your tanks into. If a
park septic tank is contaminated with too much formaldehyde due to campers dumping their tanks the park owners may be
forced to have the tank pumped and cleaned; a very expensive operation.
- Bad Smell: Do you get a REALLY bad sewer smell after the RV sits for a time? It may be possible that the toilet valve
doesn´t seal completely letting sewer gasses escape the tank. To test for this problem, fill the bowl with water and let it sit. If
the water drains out the valve is not sealing completely. One way to solve this problem is to put a light coating of waterproof
grease or Vaseline on the seal.
- Don't waste $ on expensive RV Toilet Paper! Usually this is more expensive than regular toilet paper and may not be
needed. To check if your TP is OK to use in your RV, put one square of it in a glass of water. It should begin to dissolve
quickly. If it does it is OK. Look for toilet paper in the store that says it is OK for all septic systems. Usually the cheapy TP is
the best.
- Fresh Water - Cleaning Your System: (1) Fill the water tanks 1/2 full. (2) Add a solution of 1/4 cup bleach and 1 gallon
water for every 15 gallons tank capacity. (3) Open all the faucets until the all air has been removed from the system and
the solution has filled the water system. (4) Let the unit sit for 3-5 hours. (5) Drain the water system and refill with fresh
water. (6) Run the fresh water through all faucets and drain the system again. (7) Refill with fresh water OR if RV will not
be in use for some time, leave the system empty and drain to prevent the build-up of microorganisms. This will also prevent
pipes bursting if the weather freezes.
- Dry Rot? Inspect your RV Regularly! (1) On the outside, look for irregularities around window and door frames. If you
have screws that won't stay tight you may have a problem. If the screws are rusted or corroded you DO have a problem
and it's a good indication of dry rot. (2) A day or two after you've washed your RV or after a rain storm check along the
bottom edges. If it is still wet you probably have a leak. Check it out. (3) On the inside, look for water marks on the ceiling
especially around roof vents. Remove the vent flanges and air conditioner shrouds and look for discoloration in the wood.
That's a sure sign of a leak and possible dry rot. (4) Check around the windows. Look for discoloration, softness of the
paneling and loose screws.
- Propane Switch: Don't count on the automated switching between 2 tanks. Experienced RVrs have learned the hard way
now NOT to run out of propane. (1) Only use 1 tank at a time and always have a full spare to switch to when that tank is
empty (or very low). (2) As soon as you know you are getting really low on the tank you are using; switch to your full tank.
(3) Refill the empty tank as soon as possible. (4) In case of emergencies; you can use your BBQ spare tank to get you
through a tough spot (as long as you remember to keep it full too!)
Curious about your RV value? NADAguides.com is a great place to go & for FREE see what your RV is worth money
wise. Looking to trade in your RV, Sell your RV or buy an RV this information is valuable and comes in handy. It´s very
convenient and easy to look up. This way you know yourself exactly what it´s worth without relying on someone else´s
opinion or valuation. (Click on star to left. This will take you directly to used RV pricing page. Once here, you can jump
around the website.)