Issue 2460
Today’s thought
“No one has ever become poor by giving.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Toasted Marshmallow Day!
On this day in history: 1916 – Ernest Shackleton completes the rescue of all of his men stranded on Elephant Island in Antarctica. (There’s a wonderful book about this incredible story.)
Tip of the day
Don’t throw out your Pringles can! Use it these 11 ways in your RV
By Gail Marsh
They are a favorite for campers: Pringles® crisps. You know what they look like and how they taste, but did you ever wonder how Pringles were invented? Read on!
Here are 11 Pringles can hacks for inside and outside your RV. These are great!
RV review
2025 Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC – Counterpalooza
By Tony Barthel
Today’s RV review is of the new-for-2025 Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC fifth wheel. This is a new floor plan for the Eagle line at Jayco and one that might serve you well if you like entertaining in your fifth wheel or just appreciate a lot of kitchen counter space. …
Overall, this is a floor plan that I think is an outstanding offering for those who like to entertain or just prepare meals. Combining a good design with some really noteworthy new features for 2025 and you have a home run, in my opinion.
Ask Dave
Why is there no industry-wide RV quality control?
By Dave Solberg
Dear Dave,
It seems there are few codes or quality standards that are in place within the RV industry. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has a few loosely worded codes, and the quarterly inspections are a joke. How can that be, and why doesn’t the government step in and regulate quality? —From many RV owners
In the RV shop with Dustin
The single most valuable tool to an RV technician
Today I’m showing you a tool in every RV technician’s toolbox—a plastic scraper! It’s used for so many RV repairs, including everything from decal removal, RV roof sealant removal, RV body silicone removal, to pop an RV molding, to install and remove RV insert moldings, and much more.
In this video, I’ll share my tips and tricks on how I use plastic scrapers and grind them down to make repair and maintenance easier.
Video of the day
RV fridge door upgrade—Magnetic dry-erase RV fridge door
By Cheri Sicard
Our favorite RV gearhead, Joshua from RV Gear & Far, has a great RV fridge door upgrade. In the video below he shows us how to replace the front face sections of your RV’s refrigerator to make them magnetic and dry erasable. A dry-erase fridge door! How handy is that?
Featured article
Letter to the Editor: RV parks and campgrounds are NOT the same!
This week’s Letter to the Editor came in from Gary, who writes, “In an article about campground rules, Nanci uses ‘campground’ and ‘RV park’ interchangeably. …” When we read Gary’s message at a recent staff and writers’ meeting, we found ourselves in the middle of a lengthy conversation. Some of our staff said, “Yes! Campgrounds and RV parks ARE the same!” while others said, “No, they’re different!” Click here to read.
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PLUS! You didn’t miss yesterday’s brand-new Great RV Accessories Newsletter, did you? We would hate for you to miss it! Click here to read.
Reader poll
What type of alcoholic beverage do you most often favor over others?
Quick tip
Easy and fun window coverings for privacy
Hate the curtains on some of your windows—like the one in the bathroom or the “relite” in the entry door? Ditch the curtains and simply pick up a chunk of privacy screen contact paper window film. Cut it to size, pull off the backing sheet, and carefully apply to a clean window. Or go wild and try the “stained glass” versions. Many internet sites carry the stuff, and there are hundreds to choose from on Amazon.
On this day last year…
- Tip: 11 unexpected ways sandpaper comes in handy in the RV
- Ask Dave: My RV’s shower floor has cracks. Can I repair them?
- RV review: The West makes it best—Keystone Bullet 211BHSWE (Western Edition)
- Video: Don’t make these 9 cooler packing mistakes
- Featured article: Elkhorn, Montana: The cover photo of popular “Ghost Towns of the West” book
Website of the day
The 9 most overlooked road trips in the U.S.
This list is pretty fun, and we think you’ll find some inspiration for your next travels here. Hint: One of these road trips is BBQ-themed… ’nuff said.
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First of all, the name for this is brilliant, and second of all, we know for a fact this works. Maybe someday we’ll tell you the story…
Recipe of the day
Oven Omelet
by Gayle Kennedy from Portland, OR
Tasty and super easy, this baked omelet is quite good. Once baked, it’s thick, fluffy, and full of flavor. There’s plenty of bacon and gooey cheese to make this super satisfying. It’s rather large and would be great to whip up for a holiday breakfast or brunch. (You could also cut the recipe in half for a smaller portion.) Click here for the recipe.
Trivia
Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage worldwide. In fact, after water and tea, beer is the most commonly consumed drink in the world. Beer is also most likely the oldest alcoholic drink in history.
Readers’ pet of the day
“This is our granddog, Cooper (English Springer Spaniel). He got too big to be a lap dog so we got him his own chair to use when we were camping. He crossed over the Rainbow Bridge several years ago but we still have his chair.” —Bev Waldron
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Leave here with a laugh
We need a 12-step group for compulsive talkers. They could call it On Anon Anon. —Paula Poundstone
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Old habits die hard, or in my case, hardly die at all. Thanks for bringing back the ability to close an article by clicking on the tab and not having to use the back button. Such a simple thing but it made my day! 🙂
…. wow. 😏
“We need a 12-step group for compulsive talkers. They could call it On Anon Anon.” Quote of the century.
We’re so sorry for your loss Bev. We too lost our Springer, “Sunny Girl” a few years ago at 15 years old. She was the light of our camping trips. Maybe they crossed over that bridge together.
Thank you, Emily and Diane! 🙂 Cooper was a beautiful boy, Bev! Very sorry for your loss. Looks as though you got lots of memories in the time that you hosted him. Thanks again, have a great weekend, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂