Issue 2469
Today’s thought
“Show me a man who keeps a pipe in his back pocket, and I’ll show you a man who burns his britches behind him.” —Soupy Sales
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Chocolate Milkshake Day!
On this day in history: 1959 – Bonanza premieres, the first regularly scheduled TV program presented in color.
Tip of the day
Here’s how to make boondocking fun for the partner who hates it
By Nanci Dixon
I love boondocking, everything about it: the challenge, the isolation, ruggedness, sense of self-sufficiency… but my husband hates it. We are currently in a regional park with 50-amp electric hookups, amazing showers, and dishwashing stations. His comment: “I hate boondocking.” I wanted to respond: “Just wait until we get to the Harvest Hosts free-range pig farm next week…” —but I refrained.
My goal is now to make it as painless as possible for him and happy for me. Here are a few steps that may seem counter to true boondocking but are a good way to ease into hard-core boondocking, or at least keep the family happy. Continue reading.
RV walk-through
Looking at the 2024 NeXus Rebel Super C 31R motorhome
By Cheri Sicard
Matt, from Matt’s RV Reviews (one of our reader’s favorite RV vloggers), produced the video below to show everyone the brand-new (when the video was made) 2024 NeXus Rebel Super C motorhome. In the video, Matt and his better half, Andrea, tour the Rebel model 31R. Relatively new for this motorhome is a Chevy Chassis. Continue reading and watch the video.
Ask Dave
Can you use Flex Seal on the RV roof? If not, then what?
By Dave Solberg
Dear Dave,
Can Flex Seal Liquid Rubber or Flex Caulk be used to seal cracks or small holes on a Winnebago roof without damaging it? —Dan, 2021 Winnebago Voyage Read Dave’s answer.
Video of the day
The most disgusting RV mistake you never want to make!
By Cheri Sicard
In the video below, Izzy from Endless RVing (one of the winners of our 2024 RV video awards) shares a cautionary tale about a huge RV mistake that is easy to make, especially if you are a beginner. Heck, Izzy is NOT a beginner, and he still made this significant RV error. This RV mistake is thoroughly disgusting, and once you make it I guarantee you will never, ever do it again! Check this out.
Featured article
How do I tell my partner that RVing isn’t for me?
As related by Gail Marsh, at a recent gathering around the campfire one of the RVers arrived without her husband. He was watching baseball back in their RV, but Jodi needed to vent. She also wanted advice. Read what Jodi told her fellow campers, and the advice they offered her.
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Reader poll
The best gadgets to improve your RV’s outdoor shower. Do you use yours?
Quick tip
A simple reminder which just may save your RV roof
Don’t bang your [RV’s] head: Make an easy-to-read note and put it on your dashboard or sun visor showing your RV height in feet and inches—and in metric, too, if you travel out of the country. It could save your TV antenna, air conditioner—even your roof. Thanks to George Bliss for the tip.
On this day last year…
- Ask Dave: Are SnapPads on the RV’s jacks a good idea?
- Video: Top 5 RV propane oven tips
- Featured article: Thief tries to siphon gas from RV, gets crappy surprise
Website of the day
Memory Games
This page on improvememory.org lists a bunch of games you can play online for free that will help improve your memory.
?? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ??
Let your imagination soar… No, really, what the heck would you do with this? It is pretty cool, but…
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:
• When asked if social media has been a blessing or a curse to society, 85 percent answered “curse.”
• 56 percent would rather sleep in the dark than with a nightlight or other light source.
• 28 percent do not drink alcoholic beverages. For those that do, the highest percentage, 28 percent, say beer is their alcoholic beverage of choice, followed by wine then hard liquor.
Recent poll: Are you a Felix or an Oscar?
Trivia
It takes 12 gallons of milk to make one gallon of ice cream. 4.9 percent of Americans have ice cream in their freezers. Ice cream was first industrially produced in the U.S. in 1851.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Tuxedoooo is a huge sweetie, 2.5-year-old Great Pyrenees/Newfoundland mix. We think he’s stopped growing…” —Mary Rita Johnson
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• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
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Ad on unsold RAM under 10K is very deceiving. Same goes for cars for seniors. Do you not check the ads you have or is it about the almighty dollar?
Gil, take it easy on RVTravel. Ads you see may not be theirs. Google and others insert their ads and RVTravel doesn’t have anything to do with them.
You are right that those deceptive ads are for the almighty $ though, but it’s not a dollar going to RVTravel.
Side note: Use the Duck Duck Go browser and you won’t even see them.
Thank you for the tip on DDG browser! Much better!
Spot on Mikal. I don’t see an ad for a Ram but rather, I see one for RV Roof Magic because I’m sure there’s a cookie that thinks my fiberglass roof needs a TPO or EPDM coating….LOL
Gotta love targeted Google advertising and all its nuances.
Gil – You can buy a Ram with a salvage title for $10K in certain regions after the waters recede from a hurricane…..
Brave browser works better..and doesn’t track you near as bad.
10K is more than I would pay for any ram.
I always thought it took 3 gallons of whole milk to make a gallon of ice cream. Milk is 3% butterfat, ice cream is 15% butterfat, so I would think it would take 5 gallons of milk. I know, shut up and eat it. Just sayin
I agree. 12 gallons seemed like an awful lot to me. I googled it and several sites said 3 gallons. I also question that only 4.9% have ice cream in their freezer. I would believe 49%.
Product of the day: Our barn is full of dozens of sparrows making a huge mess. One day there was a mass exodus. A small hawk had come in and was licking his lips. So – maybe a fake eagle would scare off the sparrows? Or it might just spook the chickens.
Mystery product – I think the skunk would be the most handy. Might keep people from taking a shortcut through your campsite!
Tuxedoooo is a beautiful dog! I bet a wonderful companion.
Youtuber RVmiles had a video yesterday about changes BLM is currently working on for pricing of stays at Quartzsite LTVA’s and Imperial dam near Yuma. The increase is significant.
Thank you, Emily and Diane! 🙂 Wow! Tuxedoooo is a really big boy, Mary Rita! 🤔😯 Have a wonderful time traveling with him! 🙂 Given the speed by which many drivers passing me seem to be moving, that sort of loop might be practical for them. I’d just fall off. 🤔😯 🙁 Thanks again, have a great day, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
I miss Soupy Sales.