Issue 2529
Today’s thought
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is Bathtub Party Day!
On this day in history: 1848 – California Gold Rush: In a message to the United States Congress, U.S. President James K. Polk confirms that large amounts of gold had been discovered in California.
Tip of the day
Video: Transform RV bedroom into office. No tools or screws needed
With Josh Winters
This video is a couple of years old, but the information in it is timeless. You’ll surely get inspired to create your own RV office after watching it!
A growing number of people are turning to RVing not only for recreation but also as a place to live and work from remotely. Josh Winters of Bish’s RV is seeing an increasing number of requests for RV office spaces. In this video, he demonstrates how an RV with a bunkhouse bedroom might be repurposed into a surprisingly functional office space quickly, easily, and with nearly no cost or modifications to the RV required.
Here are just a few RVs Josh says could be converted as easily as the one he uses for this video. Continue reading and watch the video.
Ask Dave
Will WFCO Auto Detect charge RV’s lithium batteries?
By Dave Solberg
Dear Dave,
I would like to replace my lead acid batteries with LP04 batteries. My question is, will I have to replace the inverter or solar charger? Are the units that came installed from the factory capable of charging lithium batteries, as the decal indicates? Thank you in advance for your advice. —Paul, 2022 Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S Read Dave’s answer.
Video of the day
Tour an original vintage 1960 Spartan Carousel trailer
By Cheri Sicard
Unfortunately, the trailer below in the video from Vintage Campers has long since been sold. Nonetheless, it does provide a tour, for posterity’s sake, of the holy grail of collectible vintage trailers, the legendary Spartan Carousel. Wait until you see this!
Featured article
Ralph Nader and the transmission shift P-R-N-D-L sequence
By Nanci Dixon
Ever wonder why the sequence on your car transmission shift and many gas-powered RVs goes Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, then Drive 2 or Low? It is all about safety. Thank Ralph Nader. Find out why here.
Reader poll
At what age do you think “old age” begins?
Quick tip
To all RV owners: Get a free CDL manual
This suggestion came in from Bob Walter: “I’m the Director of CDL Training at Spoon River College. All RV owners should pick up a CDL manual at their local DMV (free of charge) and study all sections – good information for any RV owner on inspections, speed and space management, and adverse weather driving. There’s also a section on testing standard hydraulic brake systems.” Excellent suggestion. Thanks, Bob!
On this day last year…
- Ask Dave: I want to install a 12-volt-powered fan in my refrigerator. What are my options?
- RV walk-through: Take a tour of the new Lance 1875 4-seasons travel trailer
- Video: Quick squeaky motorhome door hack: No more squeaks!
- Featured article: Campground characters: The inspiring story of “Five-mile Denise”
Get your kicks… on these blown glass Route 66 ornaments!
We love these! This set of two blown glass Route 66 ornaments is beautiful! They’re hand-painted and will surely stand out on your Christmas tree—whether at home or in your RV. You could even leave these hanging up year-round to show your love for America’s favorite road. Learn more or order.
Website of the day
22 Awesome Holiday Decoration Ideas For Your RV
Some of these ideas for holiday decorations are just too cute! We’ll have to take some of these and do them around our RVs!
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This is just gosh darn tear-JERKin’ amazing! Holy cow! No, holy beef! Click here to drool. (Hint: If you gave this to someone for the holidays you’d instantly be their favorite person!)
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:
• 58 percent have come across a rattlesnake in the wild.
• 56 percent use their RV in the winter; they don’t store it.
• 57 percent have been transported to a hospital in an ambulance.
Recent poll: Have you ever used a steering wheel knob?
Trivia
In 2022, 562 motorists in the United States were killed in tire-related crashes. So says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Purr is a rescue kitten we’ve had since he was two weeks old and he’s six [years] now! We’ve been full-timing since April and he’s LOVING the travel life!!” —Valerie Andersson
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• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
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Today is Bathtub Party Day! When I saw that this morning, I had to smile. When I was in college in the early 70’s, I had an off campus apartment and yes, I had a drunken bathtub party! There were seven naked co-eds and guys in my tub! What a great time!!!
Were there any not expected additions to the population #’s 9 months later?
RV office tip: There are many options for creating a workable office inside a motorhome or towable RV. There are few options for creating an esthetically good looking office that works in the same spaces. Just ask my spouse. By putting one of the two recliners into storage, I had a very functional office for the two years before retirement. The day I retired, she wanted it gone.
You can download the CDL manual. https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/handbooks/englishcdlhandbook.pdf
Cool! Thanks, Walt! Have a great day. 😀 -Diane at RVtravel.com
Thanks for the link
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Beautiful cat!
But looks a lot older than 6 weeks…. dontcha think?
Smart aleck.😉😄 I thought the same thing when I read it but left it unless/until someone mentioned that. I’ve added [years] after the 6, just to make it very clear. Have a good night, Ron. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Leave here with a laugh…LMAO
Hi, J B. That’s obviously before he had the hair of the dog to help with the hangover.😉🤣 Have a great day. 😀 –Diane
laugh of the was really. funny ?remember the younger days
PURR… is beautiful. Is it a ‘Tuxedo’ breed? Very cute!
On our last trip, we accidentally completely drained our toad’s battery. It wouldn’t even click. The jump starter would not jump the battery. Thank goodness my husband had forgotten to remove our “unnecessary” jumper cables. We were able to jump start it off the coach battery. Jump starters will not replace the need for jumper cables in some situations.
Thank you, Emily and Diane! Purr looks sweet. Happy new year and safe travels!