Issue 2389
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Today’s thought
”The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Lucky Penny Day!
On this day in history: 1934 – American bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde are ambushed by police and killed in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
Tip of the Day
You’re using your RV power awning wrong!
By Cheri Sicard
Josh the RV Nerd, well known for his large audience on YouTube, says that if you have an RV built after 2011, chances are good you have a power awning. And chances are even better that you are not using it correctly.
Josh says not a lot of people know this and that even RV dealers don’t know it, but in [this video], he lets us in on a secret. He explains that he has noticed many used RVs coming into his lot with the auto rain dump gas struts on power awnings prematurely worn out. He came to realize this was because people are not taught how to use their power awnings properly.
Continue reading and watch the video
Ask Dave
I installed SumoSprings on the front of my F-53. What’s best on the rear for roll control?
Dave,
I have SumoSprings on the front of my F-53… love ’em. But should I go with them on the back or buy a Roadmaster sway bar for better roll control? —Dennis, 2014 Winnebago 33C Sightseer F-53, 22,000 GVWR
RV Walk-through
MeerKat CampKat: A bare-bones teardrop trailer—Make it how you want it
By Cheri Sicard
Are your RV needs simple? Then the CampKat, a bare-bones, no-frills teardrop trailer by MeerKat Trailers might just fit the bill. In [this video] we get a walk-through tour from the team at Playing with Sticks.
The CampKat is lightweight, easy to tow with nearly anything, and easy to store in most garages. But it has some great features that will make camping more comfortable and convenient.
Video of the day
Favorite boondocking gadgets and mods
By Cheri Sicard
If you love boondocking or RVing off grid, or you hope to get better at boondocking, [this video] from the team at Love Your RV & Boat can help. In it, they have compiled a list of their favorite and most useful boondocking gadgets and modifications.
Use caution if using pressure washer on or near tires
Tire expert Roger Marble explains, and shows, what can happen to your vehicle’s tires if you use a high-pressure washer on them. It’s not good.
Reader poll
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Quick Tip
Help your RV fridge cool down quicker
Assist your fridge with ice bottles. You can fill it with ice water bottles (three or four in the freezer and in the fridge section) to cool it down. A bottle of frozen water lasts about three times as long as any frozen blue pack, and when it does thaw you have drinking water.
On this day last year…
- Tip: It’s roll-out time for your RV awning. Is it ready?
- Ask Dave: RV roof A/C peels decals off, is common problem for RVers, has easy fix
- RV Walk-through: There’s a new RV brand on the market: 2024 Brinkley Model Z 5th Wheel
- Featured article: Be tick aware: The three types of ticks most likely to bite you
Website of the day
The Most Accessible National Parks in the U.S.
These parks have paved pathways, all-terrain wheelchairs for rent and more accessibility features that welcome mobility-challenged guests. (This article was posted in 2022 so even more updates have been made since then, but this article serves as a good guideline for visitors.)
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What if we told you we had a solution to saving space for one of your all-time favorite items? Maybe you could even *gasp* get more of these items? Check it out.
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:
• 43 percent do not consider themselves to be artistic (“not one bit!” they answered).
• 8 percent carry between 10-20 keys on their keyring.
• 36 percent pay to store their RV somewhere.
Recent poll: When relaxing outside in your RV at an RV park, do you like it when others stop to talk?
Recipe of the Day
Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Blueberry Sauce
by Joan Link from Bristol, TN
We are in love with this delicious grilled pork tenderloin. Since it’s wrapped in bacon, its smoky flavor infuses into the juicy and tender pork. Fresh blueberries and cherry tomatoes add pops of sweet flavor and balance out the tangy vinegar in the blueberry sauce. This is a great summer grilling recipe if you’re looking for a fancier meal.
Trivia
The Chihuahua is the most popular dog breed in the U.S. The French Bulldog comes in second, followed, in order, by the Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Shih Tzu, Golden Doodle, Yorkshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, and Labrador Retriever (Black). Dogs are the most popular pet, according to the United States Census Bureau, occupying 49 million U.S. households. SOURCE: Pew Research Center.
Readers’ Pets of the Day
“TnT love traveling anywhere in our Class A. Trinity is a yellow Lab mix and Trixie is a Toy Australian Shepherd. They enjoy the den on wheels taking them to places with new smells.” —Jackie & Bob Hoell
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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Today’s thought was in the newsletter one year ago. It appeared a couple of weeks after my wife of 31 years passed away from complications from COVID and pneumonia. It was a strong impetus to reflect on the great life we had, yet encouraged me to move on.
So True Jerome.
Hope you’re managing your grief, and that you find peace with your new normal.
Life is Good!
I’m glad Today’s thought was comforting to you last year and probably each day since your wife passed. My sincere condolences Jerome.
Thank you, Chuck (Emily?), Diane, and Kim! 🙂 Have a wonderful day and safe travels! 🙂
In our area the number one and two dogs in our shelters are the Pit Bull followed by Chihuahua… Please spay & neuter
Does that include humans?
I have some customers in that category as their kids are worse than they are. Needless to say they aren’t customers for long.
Thank you today for wonderful helpful articles
Thank you for your kind words, James. We appreciate them, and we appreciate YOU! Have a good evening/night. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
I love the chihuahua and any mix of it. Its like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get. Mine are all quirky.