Issue 2486
Today’s thought
“I believe that we’re as happy in life as we make up our minds to be.” —Lucille Ball
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Propane Day!
On this day in history: 1913 – Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving vehicle assembly line.
Tip of the day
8 quick tips for easier RVing
By Gail Marsh
We all experience little irritants that can steal a bit of RVing joy. Perhaps a few quick tips for easier RVing will help.
I’ve put together a few of my favorites here, but perhaps you can add to the list in the comments below the post?
Continue reading for 8 easy tips that will improve your RVing life.
RV (p)review
Prototype Riverside RV Retro is a cabover bunk throwback
By Tony Barthel
Today’s RV (p)review is of an unnamed member of the Riverside RV Retro family. Riverside RV is a small, independent manufacturer of RVs that has the Retro, Intrepid and Explorer series. The model shown was something before even a prototype. The company was experimenting with what they could do and came up with this very unusual floor plan. The thing is, this floor plan isn’t as unusual as you might think. Continue reading.
Ask Dave
My RV’s auto-level system doesn’t work. How do I recalibrate it?
Dear Dave,
My motorhome has an auto-level system. It always leaves the front end too low and I end up having to adjust it myself. How do you recalibrate the system so it truly does self-adjust? —Sam, 2020 Jayco Precept 31UL Read Dave’s answer.
In the RV shop with Dustin
What to know about RV floor replacement
By Dustin Simpson
Whether your RV floor has a leak or a stain, or you simply want to update the look of your unit, replacing your flooring can be a costly option. Our shop does RV floor replacement, but 95 percent of the time it’s because a catastrophic event occurred and insurance is footing the bill.
This is also my warning for consumers who are shopping for a used unit. RV floor replacement isn’t that simple or cost-effective! Make sure you watch the video and read my article.
Video of the day
Campsite security: Protect yourself and your gear even when boondocking
By Cheri Sicard
The video below from Roger at GGG4Runner discusses an important topic: campsite security. Our host made the video to highlight things that RVers and campers can do to help stay safer after he encountered some unsavory types while boondocking. Click here to watch and read the article.
The latest news for RVers
- New report shows campers are changing dramatically
- FMCA doubles cost of membership. Bad move
- Hurricane Helene didn’t stop falling gas prices – but experts warn of uncertainty
- Little Guy Trailers officially out of business; warranty customers up a creek
- Love’s offering 15 cents off diesel and 10 cents off gas
- “Crime and civil unrest affecting RV travels.” Plus, long-term RVers turning RV parks into “mobile home parks”
To read more recent news, click here.
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Featured article
Research mobile techs carefully. We didn’t, and we paid the price
By Nanci Dixon
For the most part, we have had amazing luck with mobile techs. So good, as a matter of fact, that we became a little too careless and trusting. My husband had bought a Roadmaster tow and brake system from a neighbor. … We called all the shops around the Phoenix area [to install the system] and they were all booked up for months. We found a mobile tech that was 1/4 the price and available the following week. That should have sounded the alarm!! Ya think?? Continue reading.
Reader poll
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Quick tip
Furnace won’t start? Here’s what to check
If your factory furnace won’t start, go outside and take the cover off the intake/exhaust port. Now clean any crud out of the two tubes you’ll see. Try a restart. Still no go? Fire up your motorhome engine (or your tow vehicle while hooked up to your trailer) and try it again. If it starts now, there’s a low-voltage issue in your coach—check the “house batteries” first. If the furnace still won’t start with the engine running, you likely have a furnace problem requiring a technician’s attention.
Also see: Ask Dave: Why won’t the furnace burner light in our Minnie Winnie?
Website of the day
10 Coolest Museums in the U.S.
Some of these museums look like they’d be a ton of fun to explore. Check ’em out and plan a trip if you’re nearby.
?? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ??
Sit down: This might shock you. Believe it or not, you can own your own nuclear submarine. You did not read that wrong. Yes, you can actually own your own ship and earn the right to say, “Dive, dive, dive.” You think we are kidding? We are not. See for yourself.
Recipes of the day
Make your own Chex mix, trail mix, and granola with these easy fall-inspired recipes
These snack mix and granola recipes sound yummy! And the best part is that they all have delicious fall flavors like maple, cinnamon and pumpkin—perfect for the season! Check these recipes out and let us know if you make them!
Trivia
When you’re on a hiking trail you’ve probably noticed small markers telling you you’re on the right path. Usually they’re found bolted to a tree. Those are called “blazes.” Trailblazing used to be a real occupation, where trailblazers would go out and hike routes across unexplored terrain setting “blazes” to mark their path.
Monday breaking weather news
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Readers’ pet of the day
“Abby (Chesapeake Bay Retriever) has just started traveling with us and is doing great! She rides in the back seat area of our truck and has her special pillow in the fifth wheel. This picture was taken at Klamath River RV Park.” —Susan Warkentin
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No thanks, we’ll pass…
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Abby – you got a lot of fun travel and good times with your people in your future! Don
The Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village has to rank near the top of the coolest. I’ve been 3 times and I’d go again if in the area. They have so many different things/displays. Huge building and everything on display is in as good a condition as they could restore it. Plus you can take the Ford F-150 Factory tour watching the assembly line.
I agree. We spent almost 3 days touring the museum, Greenfield Village, the F-150 plant and also the Model T Piquette plant.
Another cool museum is the Match Stick Marvels museum located in Gladbrook, IA.
Now the drop down ads are blocking the main page! I had to exit several times, jump back in and scroll quickly just to read the headlines before the page was completely blocked. No articles today…those ads are way too much of a pain. Cadillac, GMC, Chevy… they take up the whole page and won’t allow you to clear them out. Is anyone else experiencing this?!?
Is anyone else seeing this? This should not be happening. — Chuck/publisher
Sounds like it’s your browser. I’m using Firefox and there are no drop down ads.
Using Safari, no problems. In the South Pacific, at sea.
Ditto on using Firefox and not seeing drop down ads. I am on a laptop and not on a phone.
Using Safari in the Pacific NW and not having the issue.
I responded yesterday or before in response to the same question. I did not have the problem on the RVT site but did have the problem on other sites. I have my now hated Chrome as a browser.
I have recently started getting Temu ads that cover about 2/3 of the page but only when reading RV Travel. It does not pop up on any other websites. I have to use my VPN to read the articles. But when the VPN is on I cant post any comments.
Susan, your dog is beautiful. I had a dead grass colored Chessie many years ago- he was a great dog.
I had never heard of that particular color before, Drew.🤣 But it was easy to envision, probably because of having lots of it over the years.🫤 Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
The museum piece left off the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix.
Thank you, Emily and Diane! 🙂 Abby looks like a great traveling companion, Susan! I hope you have many adventures together in the coming weeks, months, and years! 🙂 Have a great week and safe travels! 🙂