Issue 2221
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Today’s thought
“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Produce Misting Day!
On this day in history: 1789 – The United States Bill of Rights is sent to the various States for ratification.
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Tip of the Day
Tips for removing stains and odors from plastic storage containers
By Gail Marsh
Leftovers! I love leftovers because they make for a quick and easy RV meal—perfect after a day of sightseeing, hiking, or traveling to our newest RV site. However, I don’t like what leftovers sometimes leave behind—food stains and odors in the plastic storage containers! Removing these nuisances from your containers can help extend the life of the containers as well as keep your RV cupboards smelling fresh. So, here are some tried-and-true ways of removing food stains and odors from plastic food storage containers.
Ask Dave
Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook.”
Help! How do I keep cockroaches out of my RV?
Dear Dave,
How do you keep cockroaches out of your RV? I have a 2016 Wildcat Maxx and am heading to Texas from Wyoming. Wyoming…no roaches. Texas…huge roaches. My camper has an outside access door to the garbage and I am afraid it’s also a neon sign welcoming the little critters. We have installed a can that has a lid that seals. What else can be done? —Theresa, 2016 Wildcat Maxx
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RV Reviews
New 2024 RV offerings from the RV Open House—Part 2
By Tony Barthel
Today is my second day of coverage of the RV Open House, an RV industry show for dealers where many of the deals are made for RV inventory throughout the entire year. If you missed yesterday’s summary, you can find that here.
Know, too, that I will be writing a full review of all the RVs I cover here, but these are your samples. Kind of like going to a buffet and then, later, ordering off the menu. So let’s start with some motorized RVs I saw.
In the RV Shop with Dustin
A look at how we do a full RV rear wall replacement
In the video below, we are looking at one of our customer’s RVs. They recently clipped the rear wall on their Grand Design Reflection. Check out the repairs we made, like doing a full RV rear wall replacement, and what we still have left to do!
Video of the day
Fiberglass RV polish and restoration 101
By Cheri Sicard
Fiberglass RV polish, restoration, care, and maintenance are all part of a different animal than caring for traditional RVs. In the video below, Todd and Cara of the Runaway Roses YouTube channel are going to show and tell us all about it.
These fiberglass RV polish tips will work on campers, trailers, boats, or any other kind of fiberglass vessel.
A tire failed. What should you do to prevent another one?
By Roger Marble
You just had a tire failure. Did you take appropriate action to prevent a reoccurrence? If someone has a problem with a tire it would help us all if some effort was made to learn the real root cause. If the root cause is a manufacturing problem, then it should be reported to NHTSA. If enough complaints are received there is the possibility of a recall. Read more.
Reader poll
How often do you read the print edition of a daily newspaper?
Our favorite camping directories
At RVtravel.com we have worked closely with Roundabout Publications for two decades, our favorite publisher of campground directories. Here are some of their most recent titles:
Camping in America’s City & Town Parks • Camping in America’s County Parks • Camping in State Parks (Western USA) • Camping in State Parks (Eastern USA) • Corps of Engineers Camping • National Forest Camping • Bureau of Land Management Camping • Van and RV Camping at State Recreation Areas.
Quick Tip
Easy windshield cleaning
Keep a can or bottle of good-quality window cleaner within easy reach when you stop to fuel up. Before starting to pump fuel, spray your windshield liberally with the window cleaner. Let it sit while fueling and then use the “usually” available squeegee to easily remove the bug guts. The cleaner virtually dissolves and also releases the bug guts from the glass and it saves a whole lot of scrubbing. –Our thanks to George B.!
Website of the day
50 Great Articles and Essays about Travel and Adventure
Put on your reading glasses, grab a blanket and kick up your feet, these are some of the best essays about travel of all time. Happy reading!
?? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ??
No! No! Say it isn’t so — a Helen Keller WHAT? You think we’re kidding? Nope, not kidding. We feel pretty sure when we say that Helen never looked like this, and those piercing blue eyes?! Who dreamed this up? But maybe it could be a cherished possession, and an inspiration, for the person who wants it… Check it out.
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Recipe of the Day
Homemade Apple Butter
by Susan Bickta from Kutztown, PA
Apple butter is very versatile. It can be added to oatmeal, served on top of pancakes, smeared onto a slice of toast with butter, added to baked goods, and more. Thick and super yummy, this slow cooker recipe is so good you’ll be finding places to add a dollop. It does take a while for this to cook, but the plus side is your kitchen smells like apple pie while this simmers in the Crock Pot.
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Trivia
California has approximately 840 miles of shoreline along its coast. But that pales in comparison to Montana’s Fort Peck Lake. With its irregular shoreline, it has approximately 1,520 miles.
Readers’ Pet of the Day
“We have two Schnauzers. Roxy is a female, a year-and-a-half old, is black and white party color, and Lulu is a black Schnauzer female that’s 3 months old.” —Barbara Stewart
Send us a photo of your pet with a short description. We publish one each weekday in RV Daily Tips and in our Sunday RV Travel newsletter. No blurry photos, please! Please do not submit your photo more than once. Thanks!
• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
Don’t let winter keep you in the dark!
This 6-pack of tiny, battery-powered LED “Button Lamps” is just what you need for your RV’s closets and storage spaces. The tiny lamp is ultra-bright and has all the power of a normal-sized lamp. Backed with a strong adhesive, these little lamps will stick to any surface. They’re waterproof and good to have in case of an emergency. Learn more or order.
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That’s NOT the international hand signal for WTF are you doing, and I think everyone knows that.
Why are you bleeping me? It says WTF on your “Leave here with a laugh” pic.
When I saw the LHWaL today, that was my first question. Doubleyou-Tee-F, gets beeped around here, always has, so when I saw it in the Laugh, I scratched my fat head and boom, inconsistent rule application. Oh well.
Beeped?? Here’s to honking at you Cancel..🙃
That Bleeping beeper. Toot toot.
😂
The high praises you give BucCees but they don’t provide window cleaning tools, but they will be more than happy to sell you the window cleaning equipment.
Teach a man to fish, etc., etc. 😘
Thank you, Emily and Diane!