Issue 1872
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Today’s thought
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Smile Day! Say cheeeeese!
On this day in history: 1790 – The United States enacts its first copyright statute, the Copyright Act of 1790.
Tip of the Day
These two great satellite apps make lining up satellite dishes easy
By Nanci Dixon
Here are two great satellite apps for lining up the satellite dish. Dish Align and SatFinder Lite have changed my RV setup time and lowered my frustrations. As we migrate to the tree-filled North from the tre-less Arizona desert, finding satellite signals on our dish becomes increasingly difficult.
Not to mention we have satellite overkill: a Winegard Trav’ler on the roof at the back, a motion satellite on the roof in front (that has never worked), and a portable satellite dish.
Today’s RV review…
Northwood Arctic Fox Grande Ronde 28-5C
Tony writes, “Northwood is not the big daddy rabbit of RV makers and, with the cost of transporting RVs, they certainly have a West Coast ownership bias. But if you are in the market for a fifth wheel and you can take a look at these, please do. I really like the features you can’t see and also the ones you can.”
For previous RV reviews, click here.
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Ask Dave
Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the RV Repair Club.
I get a 13.2-volt reading on house batteries. What should it be?
Dear Dave,
I have a 2017 Jayco Alante and I would like to know why, in testing my house batteries, I am getting 13.2 volts. I have been advised by the dealer I should be getting 13.6 volts. What is the correct number I should see on my voltage meter? —Dave
OMG! These jaw-dropping vehicles will shock you. How can they drive?
OMG! Our jaw was open the entire time we watched this video! How do some of these vehicles even move? These will shock you! Just when you think you’ve seen it all… A backward truck? A mobile living room? A boat… or a car? A train? Some of these are ridiculous! And look at that cow!! Moooooove over for that guy! And wait until you get to the part with the dragging RV… Check ’em out!
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Quick Tip
Help from above
Here’s some helpful info for those who own RVs. Highway Patrol recommends you put some type of logo on the sides and your phone number or logo on the top of your rig for helicopters to see. It gives you a better chance to recover it if it’s stolen. No one ever looks on the top of the trailer…
Thanks for sending this tip, Seann Fox!
NEW! On this day last year…
- Tip: Trailer loses tire; driver doesn’t know. Moral: Check those lug nuts!
- RV Review: 2021 Surveyor Legend 203RKLE Travel Trailer
- Recipe: Apricot Barbecue Sauce for Grilling
Website of the day
See Jurassic Park Come to Life at These Amazing Dinosaur Fossil Parks
Take a look at the photos in this article—it’s hard to believe they’re real, but they are! It would be incredible to see these in person, especially if you’re traveling with kids or grandkids.
?????? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ??????
Oh, we’d pay good money to watch these in action! In fact, this could probably even become an Olympic sport! A very tasty Olympic sport…
And the Survey Says…
We’ve polled RVtravel.com readers more than 1,500 times in recent years. Here are a few things we’ve learned about them:
• 27 percent have replaced their RV’s carpeting.
• 14 percent say they enjoy hunting and do it often.
• 53 percent have never spent the night in a free casino parking lot.
Recipe of the Day
Ranch Pasta Salad
by Dawn Whitted from Spearfish, SD
If you love the flavor of creamy ranch dressing, then this pasta salad recipe is for you. Cucumber and tomato lighten up the salad and add some crunch. Ham and cheese not only provide flavor but make the pasta salad heartier. You can almost eat this as a meal. It will be perfect for your summer BBQs, potluck parties, and picnics. This was delicious right after we combined ingredients… but it was really delicious after it chilled for a while. We definitely recommend making this a few hours ahead of time.
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Trivia
If you’re into walking, hiking, bike riding, skiing or almost anything else outdoorsy, head to Canada. Canada has the largest network of recreation trails in the world.
*Why was Memorial Day once called Decoration Day? Find out in yesterday’s trivia.
Readers’ Pet of the Day
“Casey is a spoiled-rotten Portuguese Water Dog. He loves to go camping and see/smell all the new places. He loves people but is not a fan of strange dogs running at him or jumping on him. (Well, neither am I.) We camp in either a mini-van, a cargo trailer semi-converted to a camper, or a 1995 Skyline Boomer, M2010 camp trailer. His preference is the cargo trailer as the rear ramp becomes an off-ground deck where he can lay and watch the world go by.” —Vickie McClellan-Benson
Send us a photo of your pet with a short description. We publish one each weekday in RV Daily Tips and in our Saturday RV Travel newsletter. No blurry photos, please! Please do not submit your photo more than once. Thanks!
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Casey is a BEAUTIFUL boy! Aren’t we supposed to spoil our furbabies? I know mine (Chihuahua Mix) is also spoiled-rotten!
I was turned off in today’s issue concerning the repetitive ad for 24 hour nonstop entertainment. I don’t think it has any place on an RV site.
Sorry, Mel. It’s undoubtedly one of the ads which is auto-inserted by Google AdSense. We apologize. Those are usually selected by their program based on what someone has searched for on their computer, so we don’t have much control over what they post. Take care. 🙂 –Diane
I like it
Thanks, Car. Have a great day! 😀 –Diane
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On the pet of the day he has a choice of 3 different types of RV’s (camping). Looks like they have choices for what is needed. How many people have more than one type? Good question for a survey. I also have 3 types 29-foot motor home, 29-foot travel trailer, and custom van plus tents.
I really like the quick tip. I never thought of that. Cop cars have numbers on the roof, school buses have them, and many other commercial vehicles do too. I’m going to do this!
I thought it was a great idea, too. But then I realized a hidden gps tracker on the roof will get your RV back much quicker.
I am mulling what would be a really cool logo for my roof. It would be like a tattoo only not permanent and not on my body!
A logo on the roof would also be helpful if you needed to summon emergency medical help like a chopper.
When I was overseas, we carried a big sign with our radio frequency on the roof of our MRAPs (armored trucks). Because of the frequency-hopping feature of our radios, the bad guys couldn’t listen in but anyone overhead could pull us up. One time, we had some Apache Gunships call us up out of the blue one day on the road and asked us if we wanted a quick overhead gunship escort. Sure! One safer day!
Under your new column ‘”On this day last Year” The article on “Tips” loosing a tire. An air impact gun can overtighten lug nuts to the point they will fracture and eventually break which is why I believe the wheel was lost. I carry a torque wrench with me using it initially then 200 miles later and periodically during the camping season. It works for me.
Re: “Leave here with a laugh”-Now that is a great review….But seriously, please provide the link to the leggings….asking for a friend.
YES!!! Need that link!
Google “Amazon review cory h” and all kinds of things come up including a link to the leggings.