Issue 2598
Today’s thought
“Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not; or that you feel good this morning; or that it is a morning to be good on?” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Girl Scout Day! We hear that as an excuse to buy Girl Scout cookies… Yum!
On this day in history: 1912 – The Girl Guides (later renamed the Girl Scouts of the United States of America) is founded in the United States.
Tip of the day
Optimize space in your RV shower to make it feel bigger than it is
By Gail Marsh
I can sing in our RV’s shower, but there’s no room to dance! Trust me. Even though we have a “walk-in” shower with triple-panel glass doors, it’s still small. Our RV shower feels especially cramped when grandkids add their shampoos, washcloths, and body wash bottles to our own collection of loofahs and products. To solve this issue, I’ve researched several ways to make the most of that small space. Here are some smart ideas I’ve found.
Ask Dave
How can I test my RV’s “emergency start switch”?
By Dave Solberg
Dear Dave,
How can I test the emergency start switch and then troubleshoot/trace an issue? I used it once several years ago and it operated as intended. I needed to use it again a few months ago and it didn’t operate. Thanks so much! —Grant, 2008 Fourwinds Windsport 35B Read Dave’s answer.
In the RV shop with Dustin
The importance of inspecting your seven-way cord and junction box
By Dustin Simpson
In 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed in a Montana federal court against Forest River, Inc. This lawsuit alleged that all Forest River fifth wheels built between 2002 through 2022 were equipped with an unsafe wiring system. 50 pages of documents accused the manufacturer of not safely insulating and protecting wires between the towing vehicle’s seven-way cord junction box and an RV’s battery. This can increase the risk of a short and create a hazardous condition. Continue reading and learn more.
Video of the day
5 steps to keep mice out of your RV during storage
By Cheri Sicard
In the video below, the team from The Camping Loop talk about five steps you can take to keep mice out of your RV. And if you have ever dealt with the aftermath of mice in your RV, you KNOW you want to prevent this destructive, unsanitary, and messy problem from ever occurring again. Especially if you are storing your RV for any length of time, you will want to pay attention to this video (or read the article).
Featured article
How to fix stripped-out screw holes in your RV: 3 simple methods
By Cheri Sicard
It doesn’t matter whether you are a seasoned handyman or just a beginner, this invaluable video will show you three practical methods for how to fix stripped-out screw holes in your RV when you don’t have access to the back of the hole. Learn how simple it is here.
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RANDOM RV THOUGHT: If you RV a lot, it’s almost certain you will occasionally camp where the noise outside is annoying or even disruptive to a good night’s sleep. In situations where you cannot control the noise, earplugs can come in handy. They will block out most of the sound.
Quick tip
K-Cup storage trick
If you’re one of the multitudes who’s adopted K-Cup brews, you may be frustrated by where to put them in the typical RV galley storage space. Here’s an idea shared by Pinterest user inge shirey. Find lengths of the appropriate diameter PVC pipe, cut slots in the pipe, as shown, then mount under a shelf or cabinet. Your K-Cups are in easy reach but out of the way.
On this day last year…
- Ask Dave: Why is there no airflow from one of my RV’s furnace vents?
- RV walk-through: Woah! Tour a rare vintage 1979 Ford L700 motorhome
- Video: Hot Well Dunes: Arizona BLM camping with hot springs!
- Featured article: The two kinds of RVers: Two lifestyle choices, one open road
Website of the day
America’s most beautiful springtime destinations
If you’re near any of these beautiful locations, know that we’re jealous of you! These are some of the most beautiful places to visit in the spring. Now just try to not let all that pollen make you sneeze…
Popular from last weekend: Brace yourself – Tariffs may hit your wallet harder than expected
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
One of these that doesn’t smell? It’s a meow-acle! This is too funny. We know quite a few people we could gift this to!
Trivia
With 280 state park units, more than 840 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage, 15,000 campsites, 5,200 miles of trails, 3,195 historic buildings and more than 11,000 known prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, the California’s State Park System manages the largest and most diverse recreational, natural and cultural heritage holdings of any state agency in the nation.
Readers’ pets of the day
“Years ago, before downsizing from a motorhome, my travel buddies were my Greyhounds—Bella (left) and Baxter (right).” —Sharon Gelo-Nelson
Send us a photo of your pet with a short description. No blurry photos and please do not submit your photo more than once. Thanks!
• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
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love the sighthounds – definitely make life exciting….
I thought at first it was one long super dog! Sweet photo
Bella & Baxter; are adorable. We have a greyhound too. ‘Layla’ was born in Kansas, trained for a yr then transferred to California to race for one yr. Then, at 2 she was transferred to Florida where she raced till she was 3 1/2. We rescued her off the Fl. tracks and brought her home to her ‘forever home’ in Ontario, Canada!!. Layla is 8 now and one of the best girls we’ve ever had. We love her to death!
Thank you, Emily and Diane! Have a great day and safe travels!
Hate to be a kill joy but I found a knock off peanut butter patties at a dollar tree store for a fraction of the cost and they taste so much better then the girl scout expensive brand. And they also have the thin mints as well. That is if someone wants to save a few dollars.