Issue 2282
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Today’s thought
“There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” —C.S. Lewis
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Candy Cane Day! Oh, and Happy Boxing Day!
On this day in history: 1963 – The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “I Saw Her Standing There” are released in the United States, marking the beginning of Beatlemania on an international level.
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Tip of the Day
Prevent mold with these simple tricks to cut down humidity inside your RV
By Gail Marsh
Ah, winter. It’s so cozy and warm when you’re cuddled up inside your RV, especially when the outside temps are frigid. Well, that cozy feeling is sure to cool when you begin to notice water droplets forming on the inside of your RV windows. That’s excess humidity and it is not your friend! When the warm, moist air from inside your rig hits the cold window glass, moisture forms. If that moisture builds up, the water droplets join together to form little rivers of wetness that will run down into the windowsill and from there into the wall. If left to continue, it’s a good bet mold will develop. Nobody wants that!
Here are simple RV hacks and tricks to help cut down on the humidity inside your RV this winter.
Ask Dave
What do you know about the Vroom slideout mechanism? My Schwintek is broken
Dear Dave,
What do you know about the Vroom slideout system that replaces the less-than-reliable Lippert Schwintek system currently in a lot of RVs? We have a 2022 Alliance Avenue 32RLS with about a year-and-a-half of camping in the rig, which includes three months in an RV resort in Tucson, AZ. Our bedroom slide is broken and the culprit is a flimsy plastic slide piece that holds the gear into the gear track. I look forward to your thoughts. Thanks from Colorado. —Richard, 2022 Alliance Avenue 32RLS
A Year of Us: One question a day for couples is lots of fun
Having a journal like this is such a wonderful way to bond with your partner. It only takes a few minutes to fill out each day, and it will be something you’ll be so happy to look back on years down the road. A Year of Us: A Couples Journal, asks daily questions that spark everyday conversations. Kick start 2024 with something like this. Learn more or order.
RV Tours
Tour the 2024 Scout Kenai fiberglass truck camper
By Cheri Sicard
If you are in the market for a strong, minimalist-type truck camper, take a look at the lightweight fiberglass 2024 Scout Kenai. In the video below, Parker from Parker’s POV gives us a tour. The Kenai is the largest of Scout’s four fiberglass truck camper models, so know that if this is too much, you can go smaller.
Video of the day
Dollar store RV organizing tips and hacks for all over the rig
By Cheri Sicard
In the video below, the team from No Ordinary Path shares some of their favorite dollar store RV organizing tips and hacks.
If you use your imagination, I know there are even more dollar store RV organizing items to be had, but this group will get you started thinking of dollar stores in new ways.
RVers’ day touring the incredible Avenue of the Giants
By Nanci Dixon
The Avenue of the Giants is a 32-mile scenic drive winding around the enormous redwood trees. It stretches from Scotia, California, in the north, to Garberville, California, to the south, paralleling Hwy. 101, the Redwood Coast Highway. Our first five miles on the Avenue of the Giants were in our 40’ motorhome towing a car. Not for the faint of heart, but the Avenue of the Giants Campground owner had assured me that was the best way to get to the campground. And what a nicely laid-out and kept-up campground it was! Continue reading about the Giants.
Reader poll
Do you plan on visiting a U.S. National Park in 2024?
Quick Tip
Roof ladder storage safety tips
If your RV is equipped with a roof access ladder it’s always a temptation to use it to store extra stuff on. Not a bad idea, but just make sure that whatever you hang on the ladder doesn’t obstruct your taillights. Drivers behind you can unwittingly get a bit too close if they don’t see your intentions clearly signaled. And make sure that the items are well secured. A step ladder bouncing down the freeway can create a whole lot of trouble.
?? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ??
You’d make a lot of friends with this! And we really mean it! If we saw you in this, we’d want to be your friend!
On this day last year…
- Tip: Handy tricks for using plastic wrap while RVing
- Ask Dave: I winterized the RV and it still froze. Why?
- Video: Hot Rod RV: Incredible vintage trailers on the move!
- Featured article: This road-trip should be number one on your bucket list
Website of the day
oldest.org
Explore the categories on this website and you’ll have tons of fun! Learn about the oldest restaurants in America, the oldest racetracks in America, the oldest royal tiaras of the British Empire (yes, really!), and pretty much anything else you can think of. Click on the categories across the top to explore.
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:
• 10 percent say their current RV is too big for them.
• 71 percent make their bed every morning (and 6 percent never make their bed!).
• 49 percent say they or their partner are very capable of fixing things that go wrong in the RV, and that they can fix almost everything.
Recent poll: Has your RV ever developed a water leak that caused serious damage?
Recipe of the Day
Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
by Estelle Anderson from Desert Hot Springs, CA
These yummy chicken lettuce wraps are tops in flavor and texture. Ground chicken lightens up the wraps, but thanks to lime juice, soy sauce, diced bell pepper, and other seasonings, these are full of flavor. We love the crunchy texture that water chestnuts added to the lettuce wraps. They’re easy on the waistline and a tasty snack.
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Trivia
Did you know that Southern California’s Joshua Tree National Park has a VIP campground? Does that sound unfair to the rest of us? It shouldn’t. The “VIP” label refers to “Volunteers in Parks”. The campground is a hidden gem used by volunteer individuals and groups of the national park.
Readers’ Pet of the Day
“Rosie is a former breeder mom from an Amish farm. She has adapted well to life on the road. She would prefer to drive but she is just as happy watching traffic from the sofa. Once we are settled in a spot she pretends to be in charge.” —John Cox
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!
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Get ready for upcoming travel with the Road Atlas: Adventure Edition
As much as we love technology, we still appreciate a good physical road atlas. This highly rated National Geographic Road Atlas: Adventure Edition is certainly one to love. The atlas has up-to-date road maps for all 50 states, plus Canada and Mexico. Cities and metro areas include popular attractions and points of interest. The atlas also acts as a guidebook to National Parks and the top 100 adventure destinations. This atlas is cool! Check it out.
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About once a week, we see a ladder on the side of the Interstate.
There are weight limitations and it is advisable to securely tie it down. Lol
On this day in history I became a country music fan in protest to the Beatles!
Of course you did, Bob P.
Not surprised, Bob! Happy 2024!
Rosie – I am sure you are in charge! You look very capable…don
I need to find some of that 6 in 1 shampoo!
Castile soap, liquid, lots of uses. Dr. Bonner’s
And the larger size the better.
Thank you, Emily and Diane! Rosie looks like a sweet dog. Thank you for sharing her picture! I don’t buy shampoo like that. Have a great 2024! 🙂
The “Mystery Product of the Day” – I went to the link and decided I preferred the “How To Pick Up Chicks” T-Shirt . . . Plus, I’m in agreement with Tom M.
Looks like Rosie got caught trying to drive the rig …
I thought the same – kinda guilty look!
6 in 1 shampoo has nothing on a good ol’ bar of Ivory soap. When a kid Mom used it in the bath, hand sink, kitchen sink, wash hair, clean grimy garage hands, it floated so you could find it and a bit shaved off the bar even ran the submarine that I got with Cheerios box tops – we even carved animals out of it. When Mom ran out of laundry soap she would shave pieces off into the wringer washer Wife blames it for the loss of my hair, but I do get a clean scalp.
Years ago we adopted an apple head chihuahua who had a knack for locking us out of our car. Then I adopted another chihuahua a few years later who did the same thing. Then I adopted a pom chi last year who does the same thing. We did learn from the first chi not to leave the keys on the seat less you get locked out of your car. Luckily for us we always carry spares and keep them on us. Chihuahuas are dogs that are always thinking of ways to keep us on our toes.