RV Daily Tips. Monday, March 17, 2025

Issue 2601

Today’s thought

“Wishing you a pot o’ gold and all the joy your heart can hold.” —Irish blessing

Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is St. Patrick’s Day, which means it’s also National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day!

On this day in history: 1958 – The United States launches the first solar-powered satellite, which is also the first satellite to achieve a long-term orbit.

Tip of the day
Ways RVers can get lucky on the road

With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, luck is in the air—or at least, we hope it is. Life on the road can be unpredictable. One day, you’re basking in a scenic, quiet campsite with a perfect sunset view; the next, you’re parked next to a generator that sounds like a jet engine. But sometimes, RVers just get lucky. And no, we’re not talking about that kind of luck (though, hey, good for you if it happens).

Here are some of the best ways RVers can get lucky on the road—no four-leaf clovers required.

Ask Dave
How can I clean my RV furnace ductwork?

By Dave Solberg
Dear Dave,
I would like to know if you have some heating duct cleaning advice. I have a floor duct system, LP gas and basement heat pump unit which is centrally located. There are overhead ceiling vents and I need to clean the floor duct system. Any assistance with this issue is greatly appreciated. Thanks. —Dave, 2001 34 ft. Winnebago Journey  Read Dave’s response.

In the RV shop with Dustin
Your RV takes on water damage through more than rain: Protect those sealants!

By Dustin Simpson
In this video, I walk you around to several RVs currently parked on my RV repair lot. You’ll see just how much morning condensation drips off the RVs, even during moderate conditions. This video proves why keeping up on your RV roof and body sealants is so important—your RV is taking on water damage even when it’s NOT raining!

Video of the day
DIY motorhome stairs mod prevents falls for RVers and pets

By Cheri Sicard
The video below from the Fix it Now YouTube channel shows a DIY motorhome stairs mod designed to prevent RVing children, dogs, and/or their parents/owners, from falling down the stairwell while the motorhome is traveling. The idea is to block this space and level it with the rest of the RV floor. Check this out.

The latest news for RVers

• New U.S. rule mandates Canadian snowbirds to register with Homeland Security
• New Canadian tariffs slapped on U.S. in retaliation for American actions
• RV dealers stock up on rigs; customer demand remains sluggish
• Two-thirds of campers struggle with reservations on West Coast
• Lawsuit accuses GEICO of unlawfully raising insurance rates
• 28 million Americans plan to RV this spring. Here’s where they’re going

To read more recent news, click here.

Featured article
Questionable RV design: Fancy dinette makes no sense

By Chuck Woodbury
This is a Liberty Coach, a big, long, luxury motorcoach. A motorcoach is like a motorhome on steroids. It’s like a tricked-out Greyhound bus, with the whole thing gutted and then a million (or two) dollar rolling mansion is built on its chassis. According to Google, a new model costs, on average, about $2.7 million dollars. I assume they are incredibly well-built. But what were they thinking with this dinette?! Check it out.

Reader poll
Will you do something special today for St. Patrick’s Day?

Respond here.

DID YOU KNOW? St. Patrick, Ireland’s Patron Saint, was actually British. It’s believed he was born in either Wales or Scotland. He was abducted at age 16 and brought to Northern Ireland as a slave. There, he was forced to tend sheep for 6 years. One surprising St. Patrick’s Day fact is about St. Patrick’s name. His real name was ‘Maewyn Succat’. He picked up Patrick along the way. Oh, a quick joke: What did the baby Leprechaun discover at the end of the rainbow? Answer: A potty of gold, of course.

Quick tip
Handy flashlight holder

Need a place to put your BIG flashlight? A poster called DakotaCamper put this idea up on rv.net’s forum awhile ago. “Its just an inexpensive Attwood rod holder from Wally World. It’s mounted right by the back door so I can grab when we’re loading the camper. With a black bedliner and a black camper box, it’s hard to check the clearance between the wheel wells without the flashlight. It’s handy, too, when camping – very accessible when you need it.”

Website of the day

The History of St. Patrick’s Day
Here you have it from History.com: The true history of today’s holiday.

? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
We’ve always enjoyed the other ones of these, and this one is no different. The best part? It’s aimed right at us RVers! *Adds to cart*

Recipes

Don’t miss yesterday’s recipes! St. Patrick’s Day recipes: Classic favorites and creative twists

Trivia

Adding cream to your coffee will actually keep it warmer longer. Wait, what? It seems counterintuitive, but it’s true! Think about this: The higher the temperature, the faster it sheds heat, right? Adding cream initially lowers the temperature of the coffee, and then further slows the release of heat since the fats in the cream act as an insulator. This makes the cup of coffee stay warmer longer, even though it spends less time at its maximum temperature.

Readers’ pet of the day

“Smokie is our retired barn cat, now house and camping cat. She likes sitting outside watching the world go by while staying close to the RV.” —K. Hadden

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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