Issue 2630
Today’s thought
“No road is long with good company.” —Turkish Proverb
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Historic Marker Day! (More on that below.)
On this day in history: 1901 – New York becomes the first U.S. state to require automobile license plates.
Tip of the day
This app lets you read historical markers without even stopping
By Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.com
From the Oregon Trail in Wyoming, to George Washington’s boyhood home in the Chesapeake, we’ve driven by a lot of historical markers in our motorhome this summer. I’m always curious when I see the sign, but rarely enough to pull over.
So, I use the app called “Explore Here.” Just open it up to the homepage, and I see a category called “Nearby.” If we just passed a marker, it will show up in this section. I’ve been impressed with how complete it is. It uses the Historical Marker Database (HMdb.org) as its source. Continue reading to learn more.
Ask Dave
How do I fix RV’s torn vinyl floor when I can’t find a match for it?
Dear Dave,
The grey wood-look linoleum ripped in the kitchen area. It can’t be repaired, and we are looking for the name of it or where we can purchase the same linoleum (in Canada) so we don’t have to replace the living room area as well. —Cheryl, 2018 Columbus 386FK Read Dave’s suggestions.
In the RV shop with Dustin
Having a towing maintenance kit could save your trip
In the past, Dave Solberg and I met for a livestream called Talkin’ RV Tech. We not only answered technical questions, but we also shared what we like to call “cool tools.” These are tools and gadgets that we actually use! We also believe they will be helpful to you. This clip is from one of those videos where we discuss towing maintenance kits.
Article & video
Visit America’s weirdest small towns on your next road trip
By Cheri Sicard
If a journey through the wonderfully weird side of the USA sounds appealing, then buckle up. Here, the team from Weird History has compiled a list of the weirdest small towns in the United States that you can schedule into your future travel. Have you been to any of these places?
RANDOM RV THOUGHT: Always know the specific location where you are camping. Write down important information on a post-it note and paste that onto your RV fridge. Include the address and phone number of your RV park or the specific name of a public campground with information on closest road, highway or GPS coordinates. You might need this information in a medical or police emergency.
Featured article
Lemon law lawyer says, “You must be insane to buy an RV these days.”
Whatever you think about this advice from RV lemon law attorney Steve Lehto, what he tells you in this video (which went viral quickly) may save you a lot of money, frustration or even anger after your next RV purchase from an RV dealer (not all, of course). His words may, in fact, make your blood boil. Do not miss this important information.
Reader poll
Do you spend more time in a year RVing on your own or as part of an RVing group?
Quick tip
Don’t stuff that drain line too far
Many RV parks require an air-tight seal around your sewer hose when connecting to the site’s sewer port. If not, don’t be tempted to shove your sewer hose as far down the hole as you can—it can impede the flow of sewage down the mainline. If you don’t have a hose that forms a seal with the sewer’s port, you should have a sewer donut along.
On this day last year…
- Ask Dave: Why does my 2007 trailer have water damage in the middle of the floor?
- RV walk-through: Tour the rugged 2023 inTech O-V-R Expedition travel trailer
- Video: 9 must-see wacky and weird Midwest roadside attractions
Website of the day
The 39 Most Beautiful Main Streets Across America
Think you’ve visited America’s prettiest Main Street? Well, see if it made the list!
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
No way you won’t laugh at these! If you’re married or in a relationship, you’re going to relate!
Recipes of the day
Holy Enchilada! 5 irresistible enchilada recipes
Oh, boy, we are drooling! Enchiladas? Say no more! These recipes are perfect for a special weeknight meal. The best part? You’ll have leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. And we all know enchiladas taste just as good, if not better, as leftovers! Here are 5 delicious recipes. Enjoy!
Trivia
Ever since Amazon launched its “Alexa” in 2014-2015, the name for baby girls has been dropping. In 2022, only 574 baby girls were named Alexa in the U.S., the lowest since 1986. If you have a daughter named Alexa, whose attention do you get when you call “Alexa”?
Readers’ pet of the day
“Milo was my grand cat. Sadly, he recently crossed the rainbow bridge (age 15). My daughter adopted him at about 3 years old from a multi-cat home where he wasn’t happy, and gave him a great life. He loved to hop into anything you left open for him. We’re going to miss him greatly.” —Shelley Siemers
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Thanks for introducing Milo. Seems he was a very happy contented cat!
Beware of the tip of the day. Article is misleading. “ Explore here app “ is NOT FREE. $20 annually.
Very sorry for your loss, Shelley! 🙁 Thank you, Emily and Diane! Have a great day!
Thank you both
Milo looks like he fell into the perfect family, sorry for your family’s loss
Thank you so much
So, what is Colma famous for? I guess gold.
Hi, Michael. Didn’t you see it listed as #4? Nope, not gold. Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com