Issue 2137
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Today’s thought
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Drive-In Movie Day!
On this day in history: Commencement of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy, with the execution of Operation Neptune—commonly referred to as D-Day—the largest seaborne invasion in history. Nearly 160,000 Allied troops cross the English Channel with about 5,000 landing and assault craft, 289 escort vessels, and 277 minesweepers participating. By the end of the day, the Allies have landed on five invasion beaches and are pushing inland.
Tip of the Day
Do you need to “balance” RV trailer tires?
By Roger Marble
Do you need to “balance” RV trailer tires? This is a question I see occasionally. The answers range from “Never” to “Always”. In my opinion, I think the reason many do not balance or they say they don’t need to be balanced is because balancing costs the RV manufacturer money, and we all know just how price-sensitive the RV manufacturers and dealers are. The issue is that with many ST-type tires being designed and sold at the lowest possible cost, it is possible that the quality might be less than optimum.
One thing that can be learned when balancing a tire is how uniformly the tire components were assembled. In my 40+ years as a tire engineer, I have seen tires where a component was left out of the tire. I have also seen where half of one of the steel belts was left off the tire.
Ask Dave
Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook.”
Conflicting info from RV tech and dealer about 50-amp plugs. Who is right?
Dear Dave,
I’m new to a 50-amp rig. I have a 30-amp plug in my garage that’s set up for my old pull-behind camper at 120v. I also have a 50-amp plug that is 220. Is this the proper plug for my 50-amp motorhome? My local RV guy says no, but the seller says it’s what is required with the proper 50-amp receptacle. Don’t know who to believe and I certainly don’t want to fry anything. Who is right? —Travis, 2004 Winnebago Adventurer 35U
RV Video Tour
2023 Dynamax Super C DX3 37RB Motorhome—the most affordable Super C
By Cheri Sicard
Today we join the team from Endless RVing (one of our readers’ picks for best RV YouTube channels) to tour what’s being billed as the most affordable True Super C motorhome on the market, the Dynamax Super C DX3 Motorhome. According to Endless RVing’s Izzy, you really do get a lot for your money with the Super C motorhome.
Video of the day
Dogs and Snakebites: What to do if your dog gets bitten by a snake
By Cheri Sicard
Snake season is upon us, so it is always a good idea to be prepared for any unwanted encounters just in case. In the video below, Dr. Gary Richter goes over some basic guidelines concerning dogs and snake bites along with what to do if your dog gets bitten by a snake.
A look at the best portable ice makers for RVs
By Dale Wade
A few times a year we spend a month or so on the road. Storing enough ice to enjoy on-demand became a problem. Our small refrigerator freezer lacks space for a bag of ice and the frozen items. What to do? Enter portable ice makers for RVs. Continue reading.
Reader poll
How do you feel about your RVer neighbors hanging out wind chimes?
Quick Tip
Water pump wacky?
If your water pump runs a few strokes and then stops, only to repeat the sequence a few minutes later, you probably have a dripping faucet or a leak. In addition to all faucets, check the pressure fitting for a drip and the water heater drain plug for leaks. If no leaks are found, you may have a malfunctioning pump pressure cutoff switch. Or, there may be air in a line somewhere, e.g., the outside shower or toilet line. Bleed all the lines and fixtures, including any under-sink filter assembly. (Thanks, DW/ND, for the last suggestion.)
On this day last year…
- Tip: 11 ways to upcycle tin cans while RVing
- RV Review: Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen Hyper-Lyte 22RBHL travel trailer
- Ask Dave: How do I replace the carpet in my RV’s slide room?
- Featured article: Video: Single vs. tandem axle trailers: Pros and cons
- Recipe: Southwestern Chicken & Rice Skillet
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Okay, ladies, this one is for you. You are going to LOVE this (we mean LOVE this!). And men or partners, if you need a gift for your lady, this is it!
Website of the day
10 Best Kid-Friendly RV and Camping Destinations
A family shares their top favorite places to take their kids camping in an RV, all across the country.
And the Survey Says…
We’ve polled RVtravel.com readers more than 2,000 times in recent years. Here are a few things we’ve learned about them:
• 76 percent of people do not have any bumper stickers on their RV or tow vehicle
• 59 percent let their pets sleep on their bed with them at night
• Only 8 percent mail postcards to friends or family very often. 59 percent can’t recall mailing a postcard in years. You should – it’s fun!
Recent poll: How well can you drive a manual transmission vehicle?
Recipe of the Day
Marry Me Pork Chops
by Jennifer S. from Philadelphia, PA
If you’re not already married you may be after your significant other tries these Italian-inspired pork chops. We used sun-dried tomatoes because we love their texture and flavor. But, you could easily use chopped tomatoes or a combination of both for texture. The thick and chunky sauce is wonderful with the tender pork chops. Jennifer suggests serving it with rice or pasta, but we thought it was so filling it could be a meal by itself.
Trivia
While it’s not a required rule, almost all pilots and co-pilots eat different meals during flight. That’s so, just in case one gets food poisoning, the other one won’t, too!
*Reno is farther west than what other major U.S. city? You won’t believe this, but it’s true! Find the answer in yesterday’s trivia.
Readers’ Pet of the Day
“Layla loves to travel. Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley National Park.” —Carol Harris
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I was surprised to see Randall Brink writing about ice makers. Opened the story and discovered he wasn’t the author after all 😉
Oops! Thanks, Mary Beth. It’s been fixed. (Sorry, Dale!) Have a good night. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Under Marie’s comments below are a lot of people that agree with her about preferring wind chimes as opposed to other noises in the campground. If they were all parked in the same area, would all of those chimes have to be tuned to the same frequencies?
Like piano tuners, there’d be campground wind chime tuners?🤔 Have a good afternoon/evening, Kelly. 😀 –Diane you know who
My brain has asked my ears to help me figure this out – to no avail. I’m guessing it would be like hearing an orchestra tune up before a performance.? Dog only area, firepit only area, outside tv only area, windchime only area. We have to add a no tolerance area? I have to go mow the yard. This is a keep the grass mowed area. (Wife says so.)
I was thinking along the lines of an out-of-tune orchestra, as well, Kelly. And you’re in a “keep the grass mowed area” and a “keep the wife happy” area, I think.🤔😅 Take care. 😀 –Diane
Hmmm Sounds like we are both out-of-tune. Chime away!
🎧 (Headphones to block out the out-of-tune chimes.) OK. This is getting too silly. 🙄 –Diane
In reference to sending postcards:
What do you write on a postcard when you’re visiting Forest Lawn Cemetery? “Having a great time. Wish you were here”
Yep!
The Video-Leave here with a laugh
That is the best! I am a Grammy and I will be careful from now on what I say when around my Grand-Furbaby.
Still LOL!!!
What ever happened to Mike Sokol? I really liked his articles and found them very informative.
Such a cute dog and cute skit/video. 🙂
Layla is a beautiful, fluffy girl!
I would MUCH rather hear wind chimes than barking dogs, loose dogs, lunging dogs & or screaming/just because they can, (not crying or upset) kids.
Yup!
Yup + 1
Yep + 3
Yup +4
Boy you 4 must really be fun.
Agree +1
Albeit un-annoying ….
Yup+5
For the Trivia, pilots also eat at different times so that one of them is not impeded from the controls while the one eating could be. (Retired USN multi-engine pilot)
Interesting. Stuff we never think about.
Not airline pilots. We eat together and depending on what they have in first class, we eat the same stuff.
just do not eat the fish