Issue 2341
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Today’s thought
“And she said, ‘Don’t hate. Hate is like a poison you make for your enemy that you end up swallowing yourself.’” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Sloppy Joe Day!
On this day in history: 1990 – In the largest art theft in U.S. history, 12 paintings, collectively worth around $500 million, are stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. (If you want to learn more about this, we recommend this book!)
Tip of the Day
13 tips about work camping that will point you to success
By Nanci Dixon
Ever think about work camping? Cutting costs and staying in an area longer? Getting to know more people in a more permanent venue? We hadn’t really considered it until we met a campground host in Arizona our first year full-timing. My husband is always needing something to do and enjoys having people around, so becoming a campground host seemed like the perfect job while we were there for the winter.
The host introduced us to the park supervisor. He had an opening! After hearing my husband’s qualifications, we got the job! We had planned a short trip to Joshua Tree National Park, so he asked us to start when we got back. “Do you want us to train before we leave?” I asked him. He said no.
Ask Dave
I have several questions about storing my motorhome in Florida
Dear Dave,
We are relatively new at RVing and motorhomes. We live in the Vero Beach area (South Florida) and leave our coach outside during the winter and whenever we aren’t traveling. There is no need to “winterize” it. We have a gravel/shell pad to park it on near our house and typically leave it hooked up to a 30-amp plug we had installed that passes through to our house fuse box. …
Read Bill’s questions and Dave’s answers
RV Reviews
Palomino Pause Reboot 19.4: Champ of off-grid camping
By Tony Barthel
Today’s RV review is of the 2024 Palomino Pause Reboot 19.4. This is a newly-announced member of the Palomino Pause series of overlanding trailers that have been quite a surprise to those familiar with the Palomino brand. … I think the reason that the term “reboot” applies to this newest member of the Pause family is that it’s a bit less well-equipped in terms of over-the-top features. It’s still a premium trailer with standout features, but this is more of a normal approach to trailer design within the extraordinary appeal of these Pause models.
Quit struggling with hose and cable hookups at the campsite
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In the RV Shop with Dustin
Identifying frame flex damage and concealed water damage under pin box
In the ever-evolving landscape of RV maintenance and care, knowledge is paramount. Join me at my shop, California RV Specialists, in this frame-flex follow-up video as I take you on a journey through the intricacies of an RV on the lot that reveals not one but two concerning issues.
Video of the day
Are 1-star RV resort reviews merited? Florida resort investigated!
By Cheri Sicard
The video below from Less Junk More Journey (winner of our readers’ #1 favorite RV Lifestyle YouTube channel award for 2024) is an interesting one, especially if you have ever looked at an RV park online and wondered if the 1-star RV resort reviews you saw were actually warranted. As you probably suspected, you cannot always believe what you read online.
The latest news for RVers
- Is your car spying on you? Insurance companies sell your driving data, revealing your every move
- The Dyrt’s 2024 report reveals surprising new trends and wake-up calls for campground owners
- GEICO avoids class action in lawsuit over pandemic premiums
- The latest Starlink Roam news for the week of March 11, 2024
To read more recent news, click here.
Readers debate: What’s the best time to pack food and consumable supplies into your RV?
By Gail Marsh
Packing for an RV trip can be stressful in and of itself. You want to make sure to take along everything you’ll need. A packing list like this one can certainly help. That’s just the beginning. There’s food and other consumable supplies to be purchased and packed, too. When is the best time to put those things into your RV? Read some options, then let us know what you do, here.
Reader poll
How would you describe the reliability of your RV’s automatic levelers?
Quick Tip
Correct RV tire pressure saves them
Keeping RV tires at the right inflation saves them. Too much pressure—uneven tread wear. Too little pressure—risk ruining the tires from over-heating, plus uneven wear. Tires give off air even without actual “leaks,” so check them before you start out on a trip, and at least weekly on the road.
Website of the day
The Surprising Origins of 15 Pasta Shapes
Now this is a fun article! Have you ever wondered how your favorite pasta shapes came to be? This article tells all, and it’s fascinating!
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- What I learned writing for the National Enquirer
?? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ??
Go ahead, put those magnifiers on, ready… aim… fire! Well, not really, but sort of! Let us know how this goes. We’re curious.
Recipe of the Day
Corned Beef Hash
by Tammy Bovender
We loved this rustic corned beef hash recipe. It has crispy potatoes, deliciously seasoned corned beef and caramelized onions. Everything cooks together until the flavors marry beautifully. It’s a savory dish that’s made even better with a fried egg on top. Delicious comfort food! If you have leftover corned beef from St. Patrick’s Day you can use that.
Trivia
It is illegal for the U.S. Treasury to print any living person on its currency. The story goes that back in 1866 the Superintendent of the National Currency Bureau, Spencer M. Clark, issued a 5-cent bill that featured his face. Clark wasn’t exactly well-liked because of several scandals he had been involved in, so shortly after the release of his 5-cent bill, the next appropriations bill was amended to include a prohibition against putting the face of any living person on any currency. Now you know!
Readers’ Pets of the Day
“Chunk and Cookie (Newfoundlands) are friends in the camper. We call them kitchen ‘speed bumps’. We travel in a Micro Mini trailer. They love going camping.” —Pat Lamwers
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.
Leave here with a laugh
Why can’t you borrow money from leprechauns?
Because they’re always a little short!
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What beautiful travel companions 🐕🦺
Your “Laugh” is offensive to vertically challenged people everywhere! This should be removed and wiped from the memory of the entire world!
Just kidding.. Funny!
The down thumbs readers must have overlooked your last sentence.
I 👍 you both…. the practical phase of my sensitivity training doesn’t start till next week.
Hi, Richard. That made me think: Can’t tall people also be considered vertically challenged? I was 6’2″ tall most of my life and thought that was challenging at times (especially when in school). I’ve shrunk to 6′, thanks to age (77) and gravity. Have a great day! 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Thank you, Emily and Diane! 🙂 I did buy DW several tension-release, relaxation, desktop games when she was a DC lawyer. I think that I played with them more than she did even though I was in her office less than 12 times/year. Have a great week! 🙂
I’ll bet if you could find one of Spencer M. Clark’s 5-cent bills you would have something worth a bunch of money (much more than 5¢!).
I manually check tire pressure prior to every departure – I also have a TPMS, but this gives a check on the electronics too. I mounted the tire gauge on the floor at the entry door so it is easy and in full sight.
I have been reading others negative comments on the ads here on RVtravel.com but until today i had not seen anything objectionable. Today’s post has basically the same shoe ad not once, not twice, not three times but six times! I understand the financial issues you are facing but if this continues then it might be time to stop reading RVtravel.com’s daily posts.
Chunk and Cookie are the sweetest speed bumps ever!!!🥰🐶
You need to address the ads! Quickly! Way over the top in your face and too many repeats. I know they are a revenue source but you can’t read your newsletter! Going to make your audience smaller!