Issue 2312
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Today’s thought
“Even after all this time the sun never says to the Earth, ‘You owe me.’ Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the whole sky.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Chopsticks Day! Need a little help using chopsticks? Here, let us lend you a hand…
On this day in history: 1919 – The American Legion is founded.
Tip of the Day
Do this when you discover an RV rain leak
By Dave Helgeson
Detecting and correcting RV rain leaks is a must for preserving the life of your RV. Water intrusion can result in extensive damage to an RV if left unchecked. As someone who has been around RVs all his life and worked in and owned RV dealerships, checking RVs for rain leaks was one of my top priorities when the rainy season arrived—which, in Western Washington, is most of the year. One thing I learned over all those years of finding and fixing RV rain leaks is that rainwater will always follow the path of least resistance.
Ask Dave
LED lights in RV are too intense. Is there an incandescent bulb adapter?
Dear Dave,
My wife’s eyes are sensitive to LED lights. Are there adapters to change lights back to incandescent bulbs? —Donald, 2020 Airstream International 25FB
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RV Tours
2024 Keystone Hideout 178RB travel trailer—Affordable comfort
By Cheri Sicard
I have to say that for a small, inexpensive travel trailer, the Keystone Hideout 178RB has a lot going for it that would make it a great starter RV. It’s single axle, small, and nimble. There are no slides to break down. It has a lot of great features and a practical floor plan. In the video below we join Tom Peterson of the The RV Corral in Eugene, Oregon, for a tour.
Video of the day
Free Nevada camping near Valley of Fire State Park
By Cheri Sicard
In the video below, Lou and Melody, the team behind the Living Our Dream Now YouTube channel lets us in on a secret to free Nevada camping with unlimited stays, and lots to do in the area. It has blazing-fast cellular connections and is big-rig friendly, too.
Google Earth helps avoid sharp turns and narrow roads
By Nanci Dixon
Have a big rig? Well, don’t go here! Some places are just not big-rig friendly. Looking for an idyllic off-the-beaten-path campground in Trinidad, California, I found what looked like a little piece of floral heaven! Azalea Glen RV park sounded beautiful. The reviews were amazing. The enticement to drive just a bit out of the way was extreme. So I booked! Continue reading.
Angry Mama steam cleans your microwave in minutes!
Just add vinegar and water to the Angry Mama microwave steam cleaner and watch her make your microwave appear brand new! Simply place her in the microwave for a few minutes and then easily wipe away all the gunk—no elbow grease required, it comes right off! She might be angry, but she gets the job done! Learn more or order for a great price.
Reader poll
Do you think you’ll ever become a full-time RVer?
Quick Tip
Must-have safety equipment
Prepare for a breakdown or flat on the roadside—carry a set of warning triangles like commercial truckers use. Folding ones don’t take much space, but their reflectors help out at night. Be sure to place them well behind your rig to give traffic plenty of warning of your presence. Thanks to George B. for the tip! (Editor: Here are some on Amazon.)
For Lovers Only…
To: Babe
From: Sweetness
“Happy Valentine’s Day to my soulmate! Love you forever and always!”
To: Coyote
From: Bear
“After many false trails, I spied yours, tracked you to California, and the rest is history. Wherever we are is our cave!”
Listen up, romantics. Valentine’s Day is coming up. If you have a special someone you’d like to surprise with a secret message right here on this website (could be your wife, husband, partner, child, neighbor, friend, etc.) submit it to us here. Don’t use their real names, use a special name that only they’ll recognize. Oh, how fun it will be when they read it! You’ll make their day! We’ll feature these in our upcoming newsletters, so check back often and see if yours has been featured.
On this day last year…
- Ask Dave: Chalking running down RV’s sidewall plus decals fading. What can I do?
- Video: Take a look at the most innovative RV shower ever!
- Featured article: A popular lesson put into play: Don’t let first impressions fool you
Website of the day
The Most Hilarious Trucks of All Time
These trucks will definitely make you laugh. Let’s just say… they’re a little ridiculous!
?? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ??
This almost made us spit our coffee out, we laughed so hard! We bet you know AT LEAST one person (probably four) who needs this!
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:
• 24 percent say they sometimes or often feel lonely.
• 48 percent own a dog. 21 percent own a cat.
• When asked about having a hobby, 25 percent say their hobby falls into the “sports or outdoors” category. 16 percent say their hobby falls into the “reading/writing” category and 15 percent say their hobby falls into the “arts and crafts” category.
Recent poll: What are your two major sources of news?
Recipe of the Day
Fort Worth Fish Tacos
by Paula Todora from Shell Knob, MO
If you’re a fan of fish tacos, then you’ll be a fan of this recipe! The batter for the fish is great. And, the cilantro cream sauce is terrific. Each bite is delightful!
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Trivia
The Walt Disney Company is the largest consumer of fireworks in the U.S. If you’ve been to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, you probably guessed this since you’ve probably been to one of their daily fireworks shows. The annual cost for fireworks amounts to about $50 million.
Readers’ Pet of the Day
“Finn (Shih Tzu) is two years old and is a full-time RV dog. He loves visiting with new people and dogs. Also, he is always ready to check out all dog parks.” —Brad Fejt
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!
Not just for kids! This RV coloring book is for adults
When was the last time you colored? We bet it’s been a while. Relearn the therapeutic comforts of this pastime and start coloring! This coloring book for adults features hand-drawn designs of RVs of all kinds and beautiful natural scenes. It makes a great gift, too. Give coloring a try again… we bet you’ll love it! Learn more here. (And no, it’s not just for adults—kids would love it, too.)
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Enjoyed the trucks!
I tried full time RV for almost 6 months. Nearly lost my mind. So I go north for a few months and then home. I love camping but after 6 months I was ready for my house.
Too much “togetherness” for my wife and me. Also I enjoy working- Licensed Master Plumber going on 55 years.
Not sure we could ever full-time. We enjoy 1 to 3 months at a time maneuvering around the U.S. and Canada, yet always ready to get home to the S&B. Then occasionally we add in an ocean or river cruise somewhere in the world for variety.
I enjoy the RV lifestyle so I believe I could go full time but my wife can only do a max. of 3 months before she is begging me to go back to our S&B. Enjoyment for both of us is important so we just make it work. See you on the road!
Ditto!
The Most Hilarious Trucks of All Time article was great!
The Most Hilarious Trucks of All Time That was a blast to see. Well done!
I have hobbies that I enjoy and cannot be done away from home. I even enjoy doing yard work. Full timing is not an option.
Me too, Bob
Me three, Bob
Thank you, Emily and Diane! 🙂 The mystery product is a great idea! I want it, but DW says I have enough and that it is self-evident without wearing a shirt saying it. 😉 The laugh/funny was just that. 🙂
We carry and have used our folding reflective triangles, just like the trucker’s use. We also carry some of the red road flares should we ever breakdown during darkness. Not that we often travel when dark, it is just that nothing is more attention getting at distance than a burning red flare where safe to use.
We love to travel in our RV, but 8 weeks at a time is our max. We aren’t willing to give up face-to-face time spent with our church family, kids and grandkids. So, we will never go full time.