A CRAZY IDEA? A Digital-Only Vintage RV Magazine (Need Feedback) - Good Old RVs2024-03-28T17:40:16Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topics/a-crazy-idea-a-digital-only-vintage-rv-magazine-need-feedback?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI would love an online magazi…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2011-12-26:2093474:Comment:1034922011-12-26T18:24:31.226ZBarbara L.https://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/BarbaraL
<p>I would love an online magazine, since I am transitioning to full time in a little trailer, the more I can get online the better. That is one thing I will miss terribly when on the road, my magazines. Wish more were available in digital format.</p>
<p>I would love an online magazine, since I am transitioning to full time in a little trailer, the more I can get online the better. That is one thing I will miss terribly when on the road, my magazines. Wish more were available in digital format.</p> Hi Rich,
I'm an associate edi…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2011-12-21:2093474:Comment:1028962011-12-21T17:21:19.542ZBeckyhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/xn/detail/u_BeckyBlanton
<p>Hi Rich,</p>
<p>I'm an associate editor for Airstream Life Magazine, a print magazine combined with a blog and dedicated to Airstream owners. I like your idea and checked out your site. It looks good. Your challenge will be finding consistently helpful articles and content that appeals to a variety of RV'ers. Along with info on the RVs themselves travelers like destination pieces, information on saving money, earning money on the road, technology and a variety of topics that are relevant to…</p>
<p>Hi Rich,</p>
<p>I'm an associate editor for Airstream Life Magazine, a print magazine combined with a blog and dedicated to Airstream owners. I like your idea and checked out your site. It looks good. Your challenge will be finding consistently helpful articles and content that appeals to a variety of RV'ers. Along with info on the RVs themselves travelers like destination pieces, information on saving money, earning money on the road, technology and a variety of topics that are relevant to their RV lifestyle—buying a vintage RV, restoration, safety, resources for parts, how to paint them yourself, and so on. Defining your focus and providing that content is what will make your costs work. If you have info people can't find anywhere else, they'll pay to get it. It's that simple. So, the challenge is making your publication unique. HOW will you stand out? Having a stable of well-known, or at least popular writers helps, as does great photography, reader involvement etc. It looks good and I'd like to be a part of it in some way. I'm a journalist with 23+ years of journalism experience and another five of magazine experience (paid staff and freelance). I'm a photographer, editor, writer and have been a full-timer. I worked for Camping World as a customer service rep and know a lot about what RV'ers want. So, please contact me. Thanks for posting here!</p> Your last name is one that is…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2011-12-21:2093474:Comment:1027022011-12-21T00:41:43.541Z2js844rcax1yrhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/xn/detail/u_2js844rcax1yr
<p>Your last name is one that is not often seen, but is my wife's 97 year old mother's maiden name. Her family has lived in Bethune, SC (Pop 303) since it was founded when they came from Scotland. My wife and I now live here and care for her. I am now restoring two 1973 2500 Superior motor homes, one a custom made, high level office and the other an all accessories loaded 25,000 mile regular motor home. I am also restoring a 1971 Dodge Travco 220 with quite a history since my ownership. I…</p>
<p>Your last name is one that is not often seen, but is my wife's 97 year old mother's maiden name. Her family has lived in Bethune, SC (Pop 303) since it was founded when they came from Scotland. My wife and I now live here and care for her. I am now restoring two 1973 2500 Superior motor homes, one a custom made, high level office and the other an all accessories loaded 25,000 mile regular motor home. I am also restoring a 1971 Dodge Travco 220 with quite a history since my ownership. I think your magazine idea is fantastic.</p>
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<p>Henry Blair</p>
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<p> </p> Great idea. Our 5er is a 1990…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2011-12-19:2093474:Comment:1027442011-12-19T10:48:55.357ZJ E Phttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JEP
<p>Great idea. Our 5er is a 1990. Not classic but far from the newer sleeker models. I also vote for a Kindle Fire version, too. </p>
<p>Great idea. Our 5er is a 1990. Not classic but far from the newer sleeker models. I also vote for a Kindle Fire version, too. </p> Hello everyone and Happy Holi…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2011-12-17:2093474:Comment:1022192011-12-17T17:27:25.773ZRich Truesdellhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RichTruesdell
<p>Hello everyone and Happy Holidays.</p>
<p>I just want to let everyone following this thread that the idea of a vintage RV magazine isn't dead, it's just that I had to get out the new issue of <em>Automotive Traveler</em> out</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/300926558?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/300926558?profile=original" width="506"></img></a> and that real life, as it often does, tends to get in the way of projects like this. (The iPad- and computer-friendly platform that runs in any…</p>
<p>Hello everyone and Happy Holidays.</p>
<p>I just want to let everyone following this thread that the idea of a vintage RV magazine isn't dead, it's just that I had to get out the new issue of <em>Automotive Traveler</em> out</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/300926558?profile=original"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/300926558?profile=original" width="506"></a>and that real life, as it often does, tends to get in the way of projects like this. (The iPad- and computer-friendly platform that runs in any browser that I use for <em>Automotive Traveler</em> is exactly the same that I will be using for <em>Vintage RV Magazine</em>.)</p>
<p>So here's an update.</p>
<p>First, before I was forced to stop working on the project, I got the mock up to 22 pages. You can take a look at its status now by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://photos.imageevent.com/mmm_mag/vintagervmagazine/Vintage_RV_magazine_V9.pdf" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. (Please do not distribute this PDF in any way to any other forums, web sites, or blogs. It's still very preliminary and a work very much in progress.) It will give you an idea of my editorial mission and the editorial standards I hope to establish. I'm looking to produce a bi-monthly or monthly publication that will have more in common with traditional magazines like <em>Motorhome</em> and <em>Trailer Life</em> as well as the magazines that are published by the big RV groups than web sites, no matter how well produced they might be.</p>
<p>Second, I will be adding at least two more pages over the weekend and will be updating some of the graphics.</p>
<p>Third, I'm going to start promoting the magazine selectively in some Yahoo Groups, a process that has started already with an overnight post in <a rel="nofollow" href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vintagetrailertreasures" target="_blank">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vintagetrailertreasures</a> and a few members there have already taken a look here as I posted a link to this blog in the Yahoo Group. I think that between Yahoo Groups, Flickr Groups, RV, motorhome, travel trailer, and vintage car forums and web sites, blogs, and of course Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social networks, that I think that building a subscriber base of 10,000 vintage RV enthusiasts to make this a viable program, one that will hopefully attract advertising support.</p>
<p>Right now I am looking for more contributions, especially reviews of parks and resorts that are vintage RV-friendly, as well as tech and D-I-Y stories. Please post your ideas here and and <a href="mailto:richt@automotivetraveler.com" target="_blank">E-mail me directly</a>.</p>
<p>I have cover story subjects already selected for the nest three issues, an FMC motorhome for issue two, a 1953 Spartan towed by a one-off 1956 Lincoln station wagon, and possibly a totally original GMC motorhome for issue four. For issue five I'm currently looking for a pre-war (1941 or older) travel trailer so I'm open to suggestions.</p>
<p>Watch this thread for more progress.</p>
<p>Best wishes,</p>
<p>Richard Truesdell</p>
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<p></p> Hi I think the Idea of a vint…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2011-12-17:2093474:Comment:1023682011-12-17T14:48:24.118ZDouglas R O,learyhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0x5xe6ikoezjn
<p>Hi I think the Idea of a vintage RV magazine is an awsome idea, there are plenty of outlets about vintage trailers but very few about vintage motorhomes. call me crazy but I think the vintage motorhome cutoff should be no later than 1979 after that motorhomes started to get to modern too plain. Starting in 1958 when Ray frank fabricated the first official motorhome until the close of the 1970's when Gmc stoped production, Dodge travco ended, winnebago's…</p>
<p>Hi I think the Idea of a vintage RV magazine is an awsome idea, there are plenty of outlets about vintage trailers but very few about vintage motorhomes. call me crazy but I think the vintage motorhome cutoff should be no later than 1979 after that motorhomes started to get to modern too plain. Starting in 1958 when Ray frank fabricated the first official motorhome until the close of the 1970's when Gmc stoped production, Dodge travco ended, winnebago's famos (eyebrow) model was discontinued, Dodge itself stoped making motorhome chassis all together. In my humble opinion the golden years of motorhomes with the very unique designs were from 1958-1979. After that for the most part motorhomes got much more plain. Best of luck, any questions please dont hesitate to ask. Doug</p> Hows this for an old motorhom…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2011-12-17:2093474:Comment:1026712011-12-17T14:43:11.046ZGlen Olsonhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/GlenOlson
<p>Hows this for an old motorhome, I live old motorhomes and would be glad to contribute</p>
<p>Hows this for an old motorhome, I live old motorhomes and would be glad to contribute</p> William you mention bing a mu…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2011-12-17:2093474:Comment:1026672011-12-17T08:33:31.816ZDonna & Jim Frederickhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DonnaFrederick
<p>William you mention bing a musician, do you play anywhere here in Bay county? I am trying to teach my self steel guitar and I play keyborad.</p>
<p>William you mention bing a musician, do you play anywhere here in Bay county? I am trying to teach my self steel guitar and I play keyborad.</p> Doug,
I have a 21-page previe…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2011-11-17:2093474:Comment:989742011-11-17T02:50:24.409ZRich Truesdellhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RichTruesdell
<p>Doug,</p>
<p>I have a 21-page preview issue already done. I'm a day or two away from posting it in the open as I want to add some more pages and get a bit closer to a final version. Thus far the feedback has been quite favorable.</p>
<p>Right now people who have E-mailed me directly are getting a sneak peek and are offering up suggestions so it's moving along quite well. If you want to be part of the review group, write me direct at richt@automotivetraveler.com.</p>
<p>I am planning a print…</p>
<p>Doug,</p>
<p>I have a 21-page preview issue already done. I'm a day or two away from posting it in the open as I want to add some more pages and get a bit closer to a final version. Thus far the feedback has been quite favorable.</p>
<p>Right now people who have E-mailed me directly are getting a sneak peek and are offering up suggestions so it's moving along quite well. If you want to be part of the review group, write me direct at richt@automotivetraveler.com.</p>
<p>I am planning a print version using the Print-On-Demand technology available through amazon.com's CreateSpace affiliate. The cost might scare some people away as it will be between seven and 10 dollars for a 49 to 52-page publication. There is no way to do it via traditional print methods as that would involve a print run of at least 1,000 copies at three dollars a copy. Copies via POD will be printed just as needed. If there's a subscriber demand for a traditionally printed version, then that is a possibility but I think it's very remote, as much as I'd love to do it.</p>
<p>Thanks for your feedback,</p>
<p>Rich</p>
<p> </p> I think IT's a great Idea, th…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2011-11-17:2093474:Comment:990872011-11-17T01:35:36.345ZDouglas R O,learyhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/xn/detail/u_0x5xe6ikoezjn
<p>I think IT's a great Idea, there is a lot of coverage about vintage trailers but little coverage about vintage motorhomes, There were so many cool motorhomes made between 1965 and 1980, and I strongly feel they need to be brought out into the open. I think there should not only be a digital magazine but also a regular magazine people could subscribe to.</p>
<p>I think IT's a great Idea, there is a lot of coverage about vintage trailers but little coverage about vintage motorhomes, There were so many cool motorhomes made between 1965 and 1980, and I strongly feel they need to be brought out into the open. I think there should not only be a digital magazine but also a regular magazine people could subscribe to.</p>