Issue 2406
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Today’s thought
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”—Thich Nhat Hanh
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day!
On this day in history: 1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor.
Tip of the day
Park ranger’s 12 tips for the best national park adventure
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
After 37 years of serving as a National Park Service ranger, Tom Haraden knows a thing or two about visiting national parks. We’ll share two of those things, plus ten more. These are 12 tips for the best national park adventure.
1. Slow it down!
If you’ve spent any time in a national park, you’ve probably seen it. Visitors who put on their track shoes and run from one scenic outlook to the next. Squeeze off a selfie and run for the car. In a story posted on Business Insider, Haraden said that’s the first major mistake. He advises tourists to slow down. Instead of bringing a “checklist” bring a book. Sit by a stream, open it, and read.
2. Forget about solitude
National Parks are getting more popular by the year. If you’re looking for quietness, do advance work. …
Ask Dave
Can my truck tow my trailer based on this weight data?
Last November I received an email question from a reader who had a Toyota Tacoma and a nuCamp TAB trailer. She wanted to know if she could tow it safely. I asked for specs on the Tacoma and to weigh the truck and trailer at a CAT Scale.
Read the details from Rachel and Dave’s thorough answer
RV review
New 2024 Keystone Bullet 265FKS – Catchin’ a kitchen vibe
Today’s RV review is of the 2024 Keystone Bullet 265FKS travel trailer. This would be a great couple’s camper, with a front kitchen and a rear bed slide that sports a king-sized (sorta) bed. This is also a new floor plan for Keystone’s Bullet line. They’ve had the benefit of seeing how others do things and learning from them.
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In the RV shop with Dustin
Tools to use with RV scissor jacks; make leveling, stabilizing easier
Adding attachments to your RV scissor jacks can make leveling and stabilizing your RV easier and more efficient. Here are some popular drill attachments that you can use with RV scissor jacks.
Video of the day
Honest Love’s Travel Stop RV site review—Worth it or not?
By Cheri Sicard
In the video below, we join Izzy and MJ from Endless RVing (one of the winners of our 2024 RV video awards) for their review of a recent stay at a Love’s Travel Stop.
If you have not heard, Love’s Truck Stops is putting in basic RV sites at many of their locations. RVers get a quick, convenient, overnight stop with hookups. For a price, usually between $30 and $50. The one our friends are reviewing is in Bull’s Gap, TN.
The latest news for RVers
- Would you pay $1,500 to test drive up to 113 motorhomes? You could have at this RV show
- Be warned: East Coast toll road fines equal BIG extra RV expenses
- What are these mystery lights at Yosemite National Park?
- Severe illness sickens more than 300 visitors to Grand Canyon
To read more recent news, click here.
Reader poll
Do you experience altitude sickness at high elevations?
Quick tip
A handy trick for gum box storage
We received this quick tip from reader Barbara Field: “Just sending an idea that others may benefit from. We have a number of cordless appliances like a lamp, make-up mirror, etc. The question: Where do I store the cords when not recharging? I am using plastic gum boxes! They fit neatly in the drawer and are easy to find.” Thanks, Barbara!
Website of the day
The 10 Most Unique Places To Go Kayaking in the U.S.
If you have room in your RV for a kayak, we suggest you have one! Kayaking is a great way to see places you wouldn’t normally get to see. Check out these unique spots! (And if you don’t have a space for a kayak, what about an inflatable one? They’re great!)
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Pulling this out in the campground will be a big ol’ USA hit! Seriously, this should be brought out at every BBQ and gathering. How cool!
Recipe of the day
Crock Pot Cheeseburger Mac
by Leena Corral from La Mirada, CA
This is an easy dinner that moms and kids will love. It’s cheesy, meaty and full of flavor. The kids will love the creamy, hearty meal and mom will love how easy it is to make. Once everything is in the Crock Pot, you only have to give it an occasional stir while it’s cooking, fold in cooked macaroni and, voila, dinner is ready.
Trivia
The terms “uppercase” and “lowercase” come from shelving. Back when printed material had to be handset by a printer, the letters were arranged by the frequency in which they were used. The infrequently used capital letters went in the “upper case,” usually a slanted shelf above the main work area, and the frequently used uncapitalized letters went in the “lower case,” an easily accessible shelf closer to the workstation.
Readers’ pet of the day
“This picture was taken on our way to Alaska in 2016. Tracker (Golden Retriever) enjoyed the back seat of our truck looking out the front window with his head on my husband’s shoulder. Unfortunately, Tracker is no longer with us, but looking at this picture makes us smile.” —Denise Atkinson
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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Leave here with a laugh
How do you know when a pun has matured?
When it is full groan.
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Couple of happy guys.
If SoftStartUp price was a lot lower, they would sell more and spend less on advertising.
Amen.
Looks like “unplug and go” for a thief.
It appears that Tracker enjoyed traveling with you as well.
What a sweet picture of Tracker!
Today’s trivia is as excellent as trivia can be.
When I took Graphic Arts as a shop class in Jr High one of the skills we learned was hand setting lead type and doing printing projects on manual printing presses. I vividly remember the upper and lower cases. They were both on the same sloped “shelf” with the bottom of the upper case just resting on the top of the lower case. The cases also contained the “spaces” that needed to be inserted between words and lines. Other cases had drawers, like a card catalog in a library, for even less utilized type. Like the really large type for the first letter of the opening paragraph of a story that spans several lines. Then different cases for different normal point sizes & type faces.
What a change from today where one now just asks a robot to create content and in seconds it spits out an impersonal result ready to publish at the click of a mouse. No wonder work satisfaction is dropping and people are confused about what their contribution really is.
Aha! Exactly so, Mikal! 🙂 After my federal agency was disorganized (my description, not theirs), I made sure that I arrived early enough to work to make the coffee for our little “club.” Thereby I ensured that I made some contribution to the agency each day. Aside from making coffee, I could never again be sure of making any. Have a great week and safe travels! 🙂
Everyday is a great day, but days I learn something that falls into my “that’s cool” category is a really great day.
Thanks for sharing some insight.
Here’s to laugh of the day. “full groan“. Just kidding. 🤣
But that does fit, Tom.👍🤣 Have a great day! 😀 –Diane
Loved the pet photo. Our old Golden Retriever Dixie would do the same thing~ they are the best dogs!!
Quick Tip of the day + photo of Tracker = an opportunity to remind folks that sugarless gum (as pictured) containing xylitol is deadly poison for dogs. We came within inches of losing our Sadie, who ate a whole package of gum, plastic box and all.
Thank you, Emily, Diane, and Kim! 🙂 Very sorry for your loss of Tracker, Denise. 😯😥🙏 Thanks again, have a great week, and safe travels to all! 🙂
Where is the story on brake laws?
Sorry, Robert. There were some issues with it so we removed it. Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com