Issue 2475
Today’s thought
“I’ve got the guts to die. What I want to know is, have you got the guts to live?” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National String Cheese Day!
On this day in history: 1870 – Old Faithful Geyser is observed and named by Henry D. Washburn.
Tip of the day
So you want to sell your RV? Here are the best places to sell, and why
By Nanci Dixon
Whether you have had it with crowded campgrounds, have discovered RVing is just not for you, or are looking to upgrade or downsize, you might be asking: “Where’s the best place to sell my RV?” Let’s find out.
First and foremost, in order to sell it as quickly as possible and for the most money, you’ll have to get it into tip-top shape. Read Tony Barthel’s article about this. There’s tons of great information there to get you started.
Do some research ahead of time and decide what your personal bottom line is. What is the dollar amount that you will accept and what you’ll walk away from. Continue reading.
RV review
Aurora 13BHX—itsy bitsy teeny towable
By Tony Barthel
Today’s RV review is of the new-for-2025 Aurora 13BHX travel trailer. This could be a great choice for young families or folks who just don’t get out much. There are three floor plans in this series. Only this one has bunks—the others are more couple’s campers.. Click here to read.
Ask Dave
RV’s low water flow problem solved
By Dave Solberg
Dear Dave,
Last year I bought this low-mileage motorhome. I almost always stay in an RV park. … If the fresh water tank is full the pump will stutter on all the water faucets under low water flow. It is better wide open. The shower head is low volume, so the pump runs and shuts off all the time when showering. The strange thing is, when the fresh tank gets down to about 1/4 full, it operates normally. Any ideas? Thank you. —Vince, 2006 Fleetwood Terra 26Y Read Dave’s reply plus the update from Vince.
In the RV shop with Dustin
Brake failures and the importance of a wheel bearing pack service
By Dustin Simpson
Here I’ll explain the importance of a wheel bearing pack service and will show you what we found on a unit recently on our lot. When was the last time you inspected your brakes and bearings? Continue reading.
Video of the day
5 ways the 10-year rule is destroying RVing
By Cheri Sicard
In the video below, the Grateful Glamper is fed up. They just got turned away from yet another RV park because of the 10-year rule—RV parks not accepting rigs older than 10 years. Our hostess thinks the 10-year rule is ruining RVing as we have come to know and love it. You may or may not agree, but here are her reasons why she says the 10-year rule negatively impacts RVing and RVers.
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Featured article
Getting a new FlexArmor RV roof for our RV – Worth it!
By Gail Marsh
You may remember that a pounding hailstorm ruined the roof of our fifth wheel RV. Our insurance company requested that we get quotes for the repairs, so we approached our local RV dealership. We’ve bought and sold several RVs at this business over the years and have a good working relationship with the techs who work there. They seemed an obvious choice for replacing our roof. But then, my husband began to research other options. Once he discovered the FlexArmor RV roofs, he was sold! Find out why here.
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Reader poll
Do you grease your trailer hitch ball?
Quick tip
Battery safety comes first
When working with RV storage batteries, keep safety in the foremost place. Common flooded-acid batteries produce hydrogen gas when they charge. Unless that gas is thoroughly vented, a single spark can create a great explosion (think Hindenburg). When working with your batteries, always make sure the battery compartment is thoroughly vented BEFORE making a battery connection. For those who have an inverter, you’ll always (or near enough to call it always) get a spark when you reconnect the battery terminals.
On this day last year…
- Tip: Simple hacks and tricks I’ve discovered that make RVing easier than ever!
- Ask Dave: Trail of Confusion: Navigating the crossroads of trailer safety chain hookup
- RV review: 2024 Jayco White Hawk 29RL – another “flat fifth wheel”
- Video: How safe is the RV park water you are using?
- Featured article: Neat DIY ambulance RV conversion makes great use of space
Website of the day
The Best Campground in Every State
Well, to each their own… but this list from Outside Magazine does have some pretty spectacular places to camp on it.
?? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ??
18 across: Something you’ll like. 30 down: This.
Recipes of the day
4 unique pizza recipes that aren’t pizza
Pizza that isn’t pizza? Say whaaaaat? It’s true! These 4 recipes are all pizza-related, but they’re not pizza! We’re talking about things like pizza stuffed peppers, a pizza grilled cheese sandwich, a pizza hot dog, and a very special dessert pizza. Check these out (and get hungry!).
Trivia
Half of America’s dogs come running just from the sound of a treat bag. According to CLIF PET™, 47% of the 2,000 dog owners surveyed reported their dog reacts instinctively to the noise made when a treat container is opened. 52 percent are also likely to run over when they hear words like “treat” or “cookie,” while only 37 percent consistently respond to the sound of their own name.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Spunky is a 2-year-old rescue Pug from Pug Nation of Los Angeles. This is his first-ever RV trip with us. He loves the 5th wheel and has his own sleeping quarters. In this photo, he is looking out the back window watching the people walking their dog.” —Jim Miner
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• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
Leave here with a laugh
Somebody should make a beer called “occasionally.” That way when someone asks me if I drink I can say, “I only drink occasionally.”
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Hindenburg’s highly flammable exterior skin caught fire first. The hydrogen cells took some time to ignite.
Same results.
Jim Miner,
Thank you for rescuing Spunky. He is a cutie.
I am going to say it here hoping it reaches a lot of people. Maine is a nice place to visit but do not leave your RV here over the winter. Maine 2019 imposed a new homestead tax on out of state RV owners. It is a state tax where every municipality in the state of Maine can charge you a property tax or excise tax on out of state owners. Yeah it is a thing. I got a property tax bill on my RV sitting on a rental site inside a campground for $300. Or pay an excise tax to prove your trailer is registered with that state. Some municipalities are not coming for you but Ellsworth Maine is. So if you are on the Trenton side you will not get a tax bill.
So to finish what I was saying is the campground is charging you a lodging fee and the city is charging you an excise tax. One or the other. Yes it sounds criminal but with state laws it is hard to fight them without having deep pockets yourself. Happy trails.
Thank you, Emily and Diane! 🙂 Have a great day, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
My dogs know when I open the cabinet door where the treats are kept…even if they are outside.