Issue 2420
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Today’s thought
“If you want to be happy, you have to be happy on purpose. When you wake up, you can’t just wait to see what kind of day you’ll have. You have to decide what kind of day you’ll have.”—Joel Olsteen
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Bikini Day! But if you’re not wearing a bikini, perhaps you can celebrate National Graham Cracker Day instead. (Or if you’re camping at the beach, how about eating s’mores in your bikini? Just a thought.)
On this day in history: 1937 – Spam, the luncheon meat, is introduced into the market by the Hormel Foods Corporation.
Tip of the day
“New” storage tips, tricks, and hacks for RVing
By Gail Marsh
RVs are infamous for their lack of storage. So, it’s a good thing that RVers are masters at storage tips, tricks, and hacks for RVing. Here are a few RV storage tips and ideas that are new to me and perhaps will help you with your RV storage challenges, too.
Keep reading for 10 great storage tips.
Ask Dave
Thor refuses to help with RV repair: “Only 60 days’ warranty left”!
By Dave Solberg
Dear Dave,
… Our RV’s tanks fell out. The cross members were either badly welded (the one under the island and the other middle one) or not welded at all (the front and rear). It was a wonder they lasted as long as they did and we didn’t get in a bad wreck.
Unfortunately, when we called Dutchmen about this issue, the person who took our call said, “Your warranty is up in 60 days.” They would not speak to us. … —Elizabeth, 2022 Dutchmen Astoria 3173RLP
Read the rest of the question and Dave’s answer
RV review
Alliance Paradigm 395DS fifth wheel is two suite for words
By Tony Barthel
Today’s RV review is of the 2024 Alliance Paradigm 395DS fifth wheel. This is not a new model for the company but it is one that reflects the changes they are making moving forward with regard to interiors and just their branding. While the company is relatively new, they have really benchmarked themselves as a high-quality brand that is very customer-focused.
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In the RV shop with Dustin
It may be time to inspect your trailer brakes and bearings
By Dustin Simpson
When was the last time you did a trailer brake inspection? During a recent wheel bearing service, we found that this customer’s brake shoes were worn down on three out of the four brakes. This also caused damage to the drums. We also found that the roadside rear brake magnet wiring was cut in half and that the backing plate/shoe and drum were rusted. We found that all bearings were burnt and loose in bearing cages due to lack of lubrication.
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Video of the day
Visit Bodie, perhaps America’s best ghost town
By Cheri Sicard
If you planned to visit only one ghost town in your life, Bodie would be the one I would recommend. If you are a ghost town enthusiast, Bodie will no doubt be a highlight of your explorations. In the video below, Joel Greene of Our California takes us along on a tour of this fascinating but off-the-beaten-path eastern California destination.
DON’T MISS IT! Yesterday saw a brand-new issue of our Great RV Accessories Newsletter. If you missed it, you’re missing out! This is a great issue packed full of excellent gadgets and gizmos for RVers. Read it here.
Featured article
Animals are no prob-llama at this KOA
By Nanci Dixon
It’s not every day that a herd of llamas is seen camping at a KOA! Much to the delight of our friends Jay and Leslie Pederson, a horse trailer pulled up at the Henderson, Nevada, KOA and started unloading. They never expected that the Phaeton motorhome next to them was hauling a bunch of llamas from Wild Oak Llamas! What a fun story!
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Reader poll
Do you display an American flag when RVing?
Quick tip
Adjust your hitch ball height
“Towing with the tongue high (or low) can overload one of your trailer axles. Set your ball height to level the trailer when attached to the tow vehicle.” —From Trailers & Fifth Wheels Made Easy
On this day last year…
- Tip: Tips for making your RV feel more spacious
- Ask Dave: We want to add a ventless washer/dryer combo in our RV. Any suggestions?
- Video: RV pet care: 14 OTC medicines that are safe for cats
- Featured article: How it Happened: The disappearing (Murphy) bed
Website of the day
The Most Beautiful Places in Canada
Yesterday was all about the U.S., so today we thought we’d show off Canada for all of our Canadian readers. These are the most beautiful places in our neighbor up north and, yep, they’re beautiful, all right!
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We don’t like when we find out about products that could have saved us so much time and cleanup in the past! These are great. We’re buying some.
Recipe of the day
Taco Meatloaf
by Holly Black from Fairview, TN
Mexican flavors and meatloaf? You bet! We absolutely loved this dinner. This twist on meatloaf is perfectly moist and spicy. Easy to make, it tastes like a combination of a cheeseburger and a taco. If there are any leftovers, crumble the meat up and sprinkle over nachos. Yum!
Trivia
In 5 B.C., ancient Rome became the first city to reach a population of one million. It would be more than eighteen centuries, in 1800, before the second such city, London, would reach that milestone.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Bailey (Morkie) is 3 years old. She is a 4 lb. bundle of love and joy. Her best friend is our 130 lb. Great Pyrenees.” —Gary Lowe
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.
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Lost our black water tank on a Dutchman 5er. A repair company did fix it and charged the trailer company. It was a cheap as you can manufacturing assembly, this Rv had a 2 year warranty thank goodness lots of little repairs. Even they forgot to put outter wheels in slides.
Was cheap manufacturing
Thank you, Emily, Diane, and Kim! 🙂 Have a great weekend, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
Our local American Legion club has a complaint sign similar to Chucks above – except the mouse trap is replaced with an animal bear claw trap! Ouch for sure! (We don’t get any complaints!).
I think I have one at home. Might think about getting that set up. Thanks for the giggles.