Escapees May-June 2024

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features 35 RV Solar 4: Build a Better Battery Bank BY BY DAVID HUTCHISON AND SHARI GALIARDI

Is a deep cycle battery necessary for my RV solar powered system? The short answer is: yes! But, where to start your journey to fi nd the right battery for your system is another question altogether. 40 “Day’s End” Directory BY RENE AGREDANO When we joined Escapees in 2009, I didn’t realize how much our membership would enrich our travels. 44 If Walls Could Talk BY EMILY FAGAN Cliff dwellings and Pueblos of the Southwest. 50 Account Features BY JOANN OATES Travel with Peace of Mind 52 The Thrill of the Grill BY EVANNE SCHMARDER Whether you crave the traditional fl avor you get when cooking with charcoal, prefer the convenience of propane, opt for the versatility of a pellet grill or enjoy the ease of electrics, there’s a grilling style to suit every RVer’s preference. 56 Part City, Utah BY BIANCA DUMAS A town that has lived the cat’s nine lives.

On the Cover PHOTO BY EMILY FAGAN #99408

Mark and Emily Fagan make our cover photo selection easy this issue with yet another one of their breathtakingly beautiful RV settings. This sunset photo accompanied Emily’s article for this issue. She captions this photo with: “During our travels in New Mexico, we stayed at Cochiti Lake Recre ation Area where we witnessed a blaze of brilliant changing colors over the camp ground at sunset one evening.”

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ESCAPEES Magazine May/June 2024