Issue 2446
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Today’s thought
“Remember, remember, this is now, and now, and now. Live it, feel it, cling to it. I want to become acutely aware of all I’ve taken for granted.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Vinyl Record Day!
On this day in history: 1851 – Isaac Singer is granted a patent for his sewing machine.
Tip of the day
How to find RV dump stations while traveling
By Gail Marsh
Traveling in an RV offers the ultimate freedom—no hotel check-ins, restful sleep in your own bed on wheels, and the ability to cook your meals anywhere. But with that freedom comes the responsibility of managing your waste, and that’s where RV dump stations come into play. Whether you’re a seasoned RVer or just starting out, you need to know how to find RV dump stations while traveling.
Below is a list of resources for finding RV dump stations along your travels.
Bonus tips from yesterday’s newsletter
Keep your generator fuel fresh—or do this!
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
For us, it was a lesson hard-learned. Keep your generator fuel fresh. We thought we did. After all, we frequent hot country in our RV, and don’t much care for RV parks. That means to keep cool, but avoid shore-power hookups, our portable generator gets a thorough running. Trouble is, it’s those off-travel times. We paid the penalty for the schoolboy’s lament, “I just didn’t think!” Learn from Russ and Tiña’s mistake.
Pros and cons of single-axle vs. double-axle towing
By Cheri Sicard
If you have wondered about the pros and cons of single-axle RVs versus double-axle trailers, this information from Josh the RV Nerd will answer all. Read and watch.
Ask Dave
Follow-up on repairing RV awnings post; plus, should fabric be conditioned?
By Dave Solberg
This is a follow-up to the recent post on What is the best tape to use for a tear in an awning?, with comments and questions from RVtravel.com readers.
RV preview
The forthcoming Ember RV E-Series 21RKE is well done
By Tony Barthel
Today’s RV preview is of the forthcoming Ember RV E-Series 21RKE travel trailer. This is another new offering from the folks at Ember RV. It shows examples of why I like this brand and why it matters that an RV company’s decision-makers actually go RVing.
In the RV shop with Dustin
A MORryde Suspension Systems review
By Dustin Simpson
Today, let’s talk about a game-changing upgrade for your RV’s suspension system: MORryde Suspension Systems. If you’re looking to improve ride quality, stability, and overall performance while on the road, MORryde offers some fantastic solutions designed to elevate your RVing experience. Let’s dive into the world of these systems and discover how they can enhance your RV travels.
Video of the day
The top 10 scenic drives in the United States
By Cheri Sicard
It’s time for a road trip! In the video below, Kyle, aka the Geography King, shares his top ten picks for the most scenic drives in the United States.
Click here to read and/or watch
Editor’s note: Don’t feel like, or don’t like, watching a video? Cheri breaks the whole list down in article form, too. Enjoy!
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Featured article
Sip in Style: Say goodbye to flat fizz, bugs and spills with these clever can lid gadgets
By Gail Marsh
I sighed as I poured out another fizzy drink that’d lost its fizz. Grandchildren often opened a can of soda or other fizzy drink, took three sips, and hastily slid the can back into the RV’s fridge. If the can miraculously managed to remain upright, it lost its fizziness within hours. Flat soda and other carbonated drinks would then find their way down the RV’s sink. Or, more often, the soda can would tip over and spill. Then I had a really sticky mess to clean up. There has to be a better way, I thought.
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Reader poll
Are you an early bird or a late riser?
Quick tip
Preserving RV tires in hot weather
Dennis K. made this helpful comment regarding Roger Marble’s recent post on tire covers: “I live in a place where the daily summer temperature is 110+. Even with covers and in full shade, the tires are way hot. Years ago I started removing the tires on my trailer and storing them in the air-conditioned garage when the trailer was not in use. My tire life went from an average of 18 months (without a tire separation) to 6+ years, when the tires aged out.” Great idea, Dennis!
Website of the day
The best lazy rivers in the U.S.
Get your swimsuit on, grab a pool float, and float your way down these lovely “rivers.” If you’re unfamiliar with a lazy river, this is the perfect summer to make yourself acquainted. One of these is at an RV park!
?? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ??
What kind of deranged mind thinks of a product like this? Really? Come on! You mean people would buy this? Oh, and the description. (Ya think maybe written by a bargain-priced copywriter in China.) Here goes: “Funny spoof gift spoof tricky artifact suitable for gifts spoof tricky excellent as a funny gift for an silly office party or even as a joke to your friend or family. You can attractive more eyes in crowd. Make you quite attractive on streets and sports.”) Huh?
Recipe of the day
Banana S’mores
by Bonnie Hawkins from Atascadero, CA
What a delicious twist on a classic s’more. Using mini chocolates makes building the s’more easier and lets you choose what type of chocolate you’d like to use. Adding sliced banana is pure genius. Banana and chocolate are the perfect marriage of flavors. The roasted marshmallow melts into the chocolate and banana for s’more heaven.
Trivia
The three most popular (or common) birthdays in the U.S. are September 9th, 12th, and 19th. In fact, September is the most popular birth month.
Readers’ pets of the day
“Boont & Tasha. 14-year-old cattle dog hanging with the 4-year-old bundle o’ crazy…. Included this pic because y’all were talking about ways to get into the camper and our new camper requires the 87-inch ramp for the old guy (not DH 😉 ).” —Terri Lombardo
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I get a lot less miles per Gallon on Beer, because I drink more than 22 Gallons a year!
I like the radar weather map.
Lazy Rivers Is a commercial. Lots of lazy real rivers available.
We use Sta-Bil in our fuel for all small engines. Our new generator instructions say to shut off the fuel line to shut off the motor to keep the carburetor clean!
Startron is better.
Never tried Startron, but I’ve found Seafoam to be better than Stabil…also more expensive.
We have experienced 7 of the 10 listed scenic drives! One we will never do (Key West); not sure at this point we will get to the other two listed. We have also experienced incredible highways in BC, Alberta, and Ontario, plus a number I could list outside of North America. We have been very fortunate to see much of the world. The travel bug is still alive and well within us!
Personally I prefer the Cassiar highway in northern BC having driven it several times to avoid the cluster fox trot on the Alcan. A fishing hole almost every mile.
The Cassier Highway is top on our list of scenic highways on the way to Alaska. Unfortunately, the camping areas are getting a little too popular.
I was looking forward to Dustins “
Sorry, hit send too soon on my previous post…. “looking forward to Dustins Moryde Suspension systems review”. I thought the word review meant the pros n cons and do they truly deliver what’s promised. In reality the whole article looked simply like an advertisement for Moryde with all the typical marketing jargon. I am wondering who actually wrote it?
Mor-Ryde is an excellent system as the article states. I seldom crow about RV products but this system works.
Rick, you know there is an edit feature to your post…right?
Ive been a long time subscriber to this and your other publications. Since all of the ad pop-ups, I can hardly get pages to load. Pages stay blank, eg The Poll. I have a brand new lap top and hi-speed WiFi (so its not an equipment issue).
John, I apologize. We are busy working on a new platform that will make navigating the website and newsletter more reader friendly. We realize we have an issue that must be improved. — Chuck/publisher
The Firefox browser has a new feature that I’ve tried on RVTravel and it works great for me. It eliminates pop-up ads and makes it easily readable. It looks like a little page icon at the end of the firefox address bar next to the star and will toggle back and forth between pages with and without ads.
I wonder how many of the miles in todays laugh are trips to restroom.
Rather than those concrete rivers try the canoe trip down a part of the Crow Wing river in the Huntersville/Nimod area of west central Minnesota. (Park Rapids/Menahga area). There are several state campgrounds along the river spaced at a days trip for tent camping. Research canoe outfitters. They take you to the starting point and about 5-6 days later you put ashore at their facility. Altho there is a small limited store stop – bring all your provisions. (Don’t forget to take all your trash out too!)
The dissertation describing the Mystery Product of the Day sounds like one of our presidential candidates would write it!
The trivia tells just what people were doing during the winter holidays.
Like the weather report feature. On another topic, I often wonder who chooses the thought for the day, since so many of the people quoted lived, as did, for example, Sylvia Plath, tragically dysfunctional lives. Surely there must be sources who lived wisely and well.
To make the best Smores buy flavored marshmallows and a good graham cracker. Then buy a good chocolate bar not the cheap hershey crap. Seriously. You want a great Smore? Invest in it a little bit. I also bought a Smore kit that you can make over a gas stove. Really well done. Problem is its just me. So after just one? I am done for the month. Now I am ready for some home made cookie dough.
Thank you, Emily and Diane! 🙂 Have a great day, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
September babies are delayed Christmas gifts