Issue 2249
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Today’s thought
“Whenever you feel like criticizing any one… just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Scrapple Day! Have you ever had scrapple? It’s also National Louisiana Day.
On this day in history: 1906 – Theodore Roosevelt is the first sitting president of the United States to make an official trip outside the country. He did so to inspect progress on the Panama Canal.
Tip of the Day
Brilliant camping hacks and tips using steel wool
By Gail Marsh
I used to think it was smart to pack some steel wool along when camping so that I could scrub our cookware and grill grates. I had no idea how many other ways that steel wool could help out around the campsite. Here are some surprising RV hacks for steel wool that I’ve discovered. I bet they’ll surprise you, too!
Ask Dave
What could be causing “soot” around vent on RV roof?
Dear Dave,
Would you have an idea of what may be causing the “soot” at the rear roof vent on our 5th wheel? There’s nothing below it except some cabinets. Thanks. —Tom, 2021 Montana 3813MS
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RV Tours
Better than ever: Restored 1947 vintage Aero Flite Falcon travel trailer
By Cheri Sicard
Tour a classic 1947 vintage Aero Flite Falcon travel trailer in the video below from Foster Wayne.
With dedication, work, and financial investment, it is possible to bring these pieces of RV history back to their former glory. In fact, with today’s technologies and yesterday’s stylings, they can be better than ever!
Video of the day
When and how to use RV roof sealants
By Cheri Sicard
Josh the RV Nerd, one of our readers’ favorite RV experts, is going to teach us all about RV roof sealants in the video below. Josh covers what RV roof sealants are, when to use them, and how to use them.
Unless you have a molded fiberglass RV, chances are you will need this video at some point in your RV journey.
Incredible art along the Enchanted Highway should not be missed
Driving the Enchanted Highway was a fabulous short stop on the way to Glacier National Park. The highway from Gladstone, North Dakota, to Regent, North Dakota, is a 32-mile stretch through richly rolling farm fields. Artist Gary Greff had a dream to help revitalize his hometown of Regent, North Dakota. He brought together local farmers and ranchers to use the skills they knew best—welding. They started creating the biggest metal sculptures in the world and hold the Guinness World Record for them! Continue reading.
Reader poll
Will you go south for the winter in your RV for at least two months?
Quick Tip
Check this if your propane furnace doesn’t fire up
Furnace not “lighting up” and you know you have enough propane? Leigh reminds us that opening an LP cylinder valve too fast can trip a limit valve, cutting off full flow of LP. “Simply closing and reopening slowly for the first quarter turn may solve the problem by allowing adequate flow,” writes Leigh. “One can also check the flame on a stove burner. If the flame is weak, there won’t be enough gas for the furnace.” Thanks, Leigh!
If you heat your RV with a heat pump…
A SOFT START ISN’T JUST FOR SUMMER COOLING!
The most efficient way to heat an RV is with a heat pump that’s part of a rooftop air conditioner. And by adding a SoftStartRV™, more appliances and other electric-powered devices can be used at the same time by freeing up more amps. Learn more here or order a SoftStartRV™ at a big discount.
On this day last year…
- Tip: Uses for forks while RVing that don’t involve eating
- Ask Dave: Can I walk on my RV’s roof? Can I add on a ladder? Help!
- Video: Four types of campfire cooking: boiling, baking, frying, and grilling
- Featured article: Customize your RV’s interior to fit your lifestyle. Here are some examples
DID YOU MISS yesterday’s brand-new Full-Time RVer newsletter? Oh, come on! We know you want to read it! It’s not just for full-timers. Click here.
Website of the day
Louisiana State Parks: Camping
Since it’s National Louisiana Day we figured we’d share the Louisiana State Parks Camping page with you. Look at these parks – they’re beautiful! Have you camped at any of them?
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This goes under the list of things we think are ridiculous but we wish we invented! We hate to admit how useful this is for RVers… but it’s definitely useful!
And the Survey Says…
We’ve polled RVtravel.com readers more than 2,500 times in recent years. Here are a few things we’ve learned about them:
• If they became suddenly very rich, 23 percent say they would immediately buy a new, high-end RV.
• 8 percent believe we will most certainly establish a base on the moon within the next five years.
• If the speed limit is 60 mph, the majority of people, 56 percent, say they will stick to the speed limit – not any faster, not any slower. (If you’re curious, 14 percent will go faster and the remaining 31 percent will go slower.)
Recent poll: If you accidentally dropped your wallet into an outhouse toilet, would you try to retrieve it?
Recipe of the Day
Cranberry Orange Bread With Honey Butter
by Lauren Perkins-Boyd from Portland, OR
Cranberry orange is a fantastic flavor combination and this bread is filled with both. The sweet orange pairs nicely with the tart cranberries. Dense and moist, cranberry orange bread is a tasty breakfast or snack. Don’t skip the honey butter – it’s unbelievable and a must. We’ll end up using it on other bread recipes too.
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Trivia
Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Her birthday is March 9, 1959, the day she was unveiled to the toy industry during the New York Toy Fair. Today, Barbie is 64 years old. [Well, except for the minor fact that she was “born” at 19 years of age. But she’s been on the market for 64 years.]
*A “gowpen” is what you call it when you… what? Find out in yesterday’s trivia.
Readers’ Pet of the Day
“Shorty runs the show in our RV. 5 years old. Great companion. Thinks he is a big dog and loves to travel.” —David Needham
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.
Prevent crumbs or trash from falling through the seat cracks!
This is one brilliant product! The Drop Stop, the car seat gap filler, prevents anything from falling in front of, in between or behind your car or RV’s seats. It simply attaches to the seat belt catch and sits comfortably between your seat and the middle console. I think all of us here at RVtravel.com are going to go buy this 2-pack right now. How could we not?! Learn more or order.
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Quick tip, you may need to uncouple hose from Lp tank to get the check valve to reset.
Motor home owners with ASME propane tanks if having an excess flow valve in the POL spud will need to loosen the spud nut to release the pressure holding the excess flow valve closed and blocking gas flow to the regulator. Uncoupling (loosening) the hose at the outlet of an ASME tank regulator would not reset a spud excess flow valve as with DOT propane tanks having excess flow POL spuds or ACME nut hose tank connections.
We camped at 3 different Louisiana State Parks last winter (Feb.-March), and really liked them. There is a 50% discount on camping for those over age 62, good through Dec. 31. The code is 62PLUS. Hopefully they’ll do that another year as well. We stayed at Fontainbleu, Lake Bruin and Chicot State Parks.
Thank you, Emily and Diane!
If you have ever had the privilege to adopt a chihuahua be prepared. They are small dogs with a huge attitude. They think they can take on any dog twice their size. I am on number 4 and wondering what was I thinking. As for the highway to Glacier from ND we did Glacier to ND Bismark years ago. Boy was that like driving thru a dessert. Not much to look at but very geological. Great drive but do not remember seeing stuff like that. Won’t be doing that trip if ever. I had fun and want to do other trips.