RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Issue 2343
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Today’s thought

“It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want—oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” —Mark Twain

Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Ravioli Day!

On this day in history: 1985 – Libby Riddles becomes the first woman to win the 1,135-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (Interested in learning more about the Iditarod? We recommend this book.)

Tip of the Day

Using painter’s tape while RVing in brilliant ways you’ve never thought of

By Gail Marsh
Among the “must haves” in our RV toolbox is a roll of painter’s tape. We’ve used the tape for many things, but never for painting. At least, not yet. We used to carry masking tape but disliked the sticky residue it sometimes left behind. So … painter’s tape it is! Check out these tips and tricks for painter’s tape and I bet you just might add a roll to your RV toolbox, too!

14 ways you can use painter’s tape in your RV

• Label tools. My husband and I take our big toolbox to work camping jobs. With several volunteers working at a job site, it’s difficult to keep track of our own tools. So, my husband used painter’s tape to label all of them. Now we can tell at a glance which tools are ours at the end of the workday. Hint: Put the tape in a location that won’t wear off as the tool is used.
• Straight caulking line. I noticed that the caulk on our RV shower needed to be replaced. I wanted a clean, straight caulk line. So, I applied a strip of painter’s tape to either side of the gap where we planned to caulk. As I applied the caulk, I didn’t need to worry about making a smooth, straight line. Once the caulk was applied and smoothed, I just pulled up the tape to reveal a perfect line. If your hands get tired of applying caulk, use a caulking gun. This is the RVtravel.com favorite. Hint: This procedure also works for neatly applying glue to joints. Any excess glue is removed when you pull up the painter’s tape.

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Ask Dave

We want to replace RV flooring. How do we protect it from slide room damage?

Dear Dave, 
We are going on 4 years full time in our 2016 Forest River 377V and are remodeling. We will take the booth, table, and chairs out, then add double recliners with center storage and cup holders with REAL suede!

Here’s the question: We want to put waterproof plank flooring everywhere! But, before we make a huge mistake, we do NOT have floating slide-outs. The floor of the slide-out sticks up approximately 1/2″ to 3/4″ and has the carpet strip on the floor to protect the laminate when the slides are retracted. …

Read the rest of the question and Dave’s answer

RV Reviews

Winnebago + Adventure Wagon = Unique Class B RV

By Tony Barthel
Today’s RV review is of the unique collaboration between Winnebago and Adventure Wagon on what can best be described as a Class B RV canvas. This is an unusual pairing of two RV companies to produce a rather unique collaborative product.

Portland, Oregon-based Adventure Wagon is a company that offers kits that can be installed in either a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or a Ford Transit van. These kits can include insulated wall panels along with metal tracks to which you can attach various things to turn a work van into an RV of varying degrees of completion.

Click here to read

Video of the day

Bald Eagle nest live feed blooper reel. Check it out!

This video from the Nature Lover Birdlife Odyssey YouTube channel is a compilation of bird bloopers, if you will. It’s funny moments and excerpts from the Big Bear Lake bald eagle nest live feed camera.

Click here to watch

Be aware of critters on your RV travels … or else!

Be aware of critters on your RV travels or else you could end up like Gary Jefferson and get swarmed by flies or have a too-close encounter with a moose! Read three stories by Gary where he learned some important lessons, and maybe you will too.

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Helpful resources

• NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
• ROAD AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ACROSS THE NATION
• WEATHER ALERTS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
• LATEST RV RECALLS
• DIRECTORY OF RV PARKS WITH STORM SHELTERS
• THE BEST RV TRIP PLANNER APPS AND TOOLS

Did you buy a lemon RV? Here’s more about RV lemons and lawyers who will represent you if you need help.

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Quick Tip

Make sure your sealant is sealing

Check sealants around windows, doors, and roof vents often. Sealant does “dry out,” and cracked sealant can lead not only to air leaks (making it harder to heat and cool your rig), but worse, can allow water in that can lead to expensive damage.

On this day last year…

• Ask Dave: How do I sanitize my RV’s fresh water tank through the filter?
• Video: RV oxygenating shower head install and review
• Featured article: Why your local RV dealer won’t honor your warranty

Website of the day

All 50 States, Ranked by Their Beauty
If your state isn’t number one, or even number 32, you may have something to say about this list. Just remember, it’s only one person’s opinion. But it’s still fun to see where your state falls on the list.

Popular articles you may have missed at RVtravel.com

• RVtravel.com readers speak: These are the best burgers in the U.S. and Canada
• Keep little kids from falling out your RV’s door
• Make your toilet “rise” to the occasion—Install a riser!

??  MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY  ??
We were looking for something different but we came across this and love it WAY too much not to share. It’s an RVer’s mantra, isn’t it? Trust us, you’ll love this.

Recipe of the Day

Sherry Balsamic Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

by Lou Kostura from Belmont, CA

If you are a Brussels sprouts lover, these will make you swoon. When prepared like this, there’s a love affair in the making. These are slightly crisp outside and tender inside after cooking. The garlic adds a nice touch of flavor along with the wild mushrooms. The balsamic vinegar brings this tasty side dish together.

Click here for the recipe

Trivia

Cows have panoramic vision, meaning they can see nearly 360 degrees around them without having to move their heads. This wide field of vision helps them keep an eye out for predators and other potential dangers in their surroundings while grazing peacefully. So, if you ever spot a cow seemingly watching you from the corner of its eye, it might just be using its impressive panoramic vision to keep tabs on everything around it!

Readers’ Pet of the Day

“This is Sandy (MinPin). She LOVES RVing. Sometimes she lets me go with her!” —Mike Mitchell

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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