Issue 2589
Today’s thought
“And that’s the thing about people who mean everything they say. They think everyone else does too.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Chili Day! If chili sounds good, we’ve got just the recipe(s) for you!
On this day in history: 1964 – The government of Italy asks for help to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling over. (Guess it worked!)
Tip of the day
An RVing must: Follow RV dump station etiquette
By Gail Marsh
No one wants to be “that” RVer. You may have seen them. They are the ones who don’t know or don’t care about RV dump station etiquette. While some dump sites post rules, not all do. That’s why it’s important to know and follow the proper procedures.
An RV dump station is a designated area for RVers to use for emptying their gray and black water tanks. The minimum dump station will provide a capped sewer drain, while more fully equipped stations will also provide water and hoses in addition to the capped drain.
No matter how the dump station is equipped, RVers should understand that each station is a space that will be shared with others. Because of this, it’s important that every RVer know and follow RV dump station etiquette.
Ask Dave
When sanitizing RV freshwater tank, will chlorine damage the water softener?
By Dave Solberg
Dear Dave,
When sanitizing a freshwater tank, will it hurt to run chlorine through the RV water softener? —Richard, 2019 DRV Full House Read Dave’s answer.
Video of the day
Why RV water pressure regulators are essential
By Cheri Sicard
In the video below, the team from Sharing Our Journey discusses an important topic that many newbie RVers (and some experienced ones too) might be unaware of: the importance of RV water pressure regulators. Are RV water pressure regulators necessary? As one of the commenters on this video says, you won’t know until it’s too late. They are good, cheap insurance to have. Here’s why.
Featured article
Reduce size and weight of RV laundry detergent by 95 percent!
By Cheri Sicard
I’m not a mathematician, but this amazing laundry product reduces the weight and volume of space your current RV laundry detergent of choice takes up in your rig by more than 95%! Read about it here.
Reader poll
When shopping for day-to-day items, how often do you pay with cash?
Quick tip
Shoe rack storage hack
Take a hanging closet shoe rack (similar to the one shown), cut it along each row, wire it with a heavy cord (thick string, bungee, you name it), and hang it around the bottom perimeter of your bed frame. This will work for other clothing, organization, art supplies, toiletries, etc., too!
On this day last year…
- Ask Dave: Why does RV’s rear furnace work but front one blows cold air?
- RV walk-through: Tour the 2024 Escape 23 fiberglass travel trailer
- Video: Tank vs. tankless water heaters—Which is best for your RV?
- Featured article: Water from powered water filter is an easy, tasty treat
Website of the day
Martha Stewart: Rescue & Revamp
This section of the Martha Stewart website is so much fun. It gives you tons (and tons and tons!) of ideas to revamp and revive everyday items. If you like to DIY, you’ll love this!
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
Use this on your next walk around the campground and watch everyone fly out of their RVs! You could scare a lot of people with this. It’d surely make you howl and snort with laughter!
And the survey says…
We’ve polled RVtravel.com readers more than 5,000 times in recent years. Here are a few things we’ve learned about them:
• 29 percent have never played golf
• 31 percent have been RVing around Canada more than once! And 16 percent have been RVing in Canada but just one time.
• 22 percent talk on the phone multiple times a day
Recent poll: What size bed do you have in your RV?
Trivia
China has more obese people than anywhere else in the world. —Wall Street Journal
Readers’ pet of the day
“This is our mixed rescue, Stella. Our neighbor needed to rehome her and she wandered into our yard and never left. She travels with us everywhere and loves it! This is her Christmas outfit (reindeer antlers) in our RV.” —Dianne Bonito
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• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
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“29 percent have never played golf”. This is hard to believe. I would guess easily over 50%.
Referencing the “Mystery Product of the Day”, I have yet to find anything I would consider useful; however, I still have to have a look every day. Okay, last September there was one thing.
🤣 I never know what it’s going to be until I click on the link to make sure it works when I’m proofing the newsletter. Some interesting stuff, that’s for sure.🤔 Sunny and 60+ here again today. You folks thawing out yet? Have a great day, Impavid.🤗 –Diane
I implemented that shoe storage trick several years ago. It works great, but be sure to mount it as low as possible on the side of the bed. Otherwise you have to lift the bed to get the shoes in and out. THAT stuff gets old quick.
Good point! Thanks, Tony! Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
I’ve been on many golf courses, but have actually played golf only a few times!
Trivia. China also has more people than any other country! What’s the actual percentage?
Good point, Bob! Thanks! Here’s a link to a website with the percentage of obesity by country. For adults, the U.S. is #19, and China is #178. Hmmm.🤔 American Samoa is #1, BTW. (I don’t know where that info in the newsletter came from.) Have a good evening/night. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
I just had to check. Obesity in the US is 42.9% China, 8.2%.
We’re #13 out of 190 countries.
Thanks, Bob. The numbers I see on the chart I linked are slightly different, but very close. I think it’s also interesting that in the list I’m looking at, they include the income group. Take care. 😀 –Diane
Suspect. It lists Puerto Rico as a country, it is not. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States, meaning it is not a sovereign country but is governed by U.S. I would personally vote for its independence, and cut all ties to the US.
lol 😀
51st state potential!!!
Thank you, Emily and Diane! I was tempted to buy the mystery product. Instead, I did buy something else, so you’re getting a few pennies from Amazon. Have a great day and safe travels!