Issue 2672
Today’s thought
“I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.” ―
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On this day in history: 1949 – The first television Western, “Hopalong Cassidy,” starring William Boyd, is aired on NBC.
Tip of the day
16 helpful tips and tricks for your RV kitchen
By Gail Marsh
I love RVers’ ingenuity! Here are some kitchen tips and tricks fellow RVers have taught me. The tips will save you time, money, and even a bit of frustration as you RV!
I hope these tips work as well for you as they do me. Click here to read.
Ask Dave
Do NOT use WD-40 on these parts of your RV
Dear Dave,
You recently ran a post about different lubricants for specific areas and WD-40 was only recommended by HWH [Corporation]. What areas should we be careful not to use it on? —Lem, 2021 Grand Design Imagine Read Dave’s (thorough) answer.
Article and video
Campsite theft gets weird and personal
By Cheri Sicard
Some people expect wild animal encounters or questionable bathrooms when camping, but nobody really thinks their biggest problem will be theft—especially not theft of something so oddly personal. After more than a decade of carefree camping, Andy and Wendy from The Camping Loop finally got hit by campground robbers, and the story is almost too strange to believe.
Featured article
All aboard! The Orient Express vintage trailer is a sight to behold
By Paul Lacitinola
How can a voyage on the Orient Express inspire someone to create a custom vintage trailer? This 1954 Boles-Aero Montecito was originally purchased new in Burbank, California, where it was manufactured. After several owners, Dave and Billie O’Neel bought the Boles in 2015. Recalling their dream vacation aboard the Orient Express from Venice to Paris, Dave and Billie decided that they wanted to recreate this ambiance in their vintage trailer. Wow! Did they ever!
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Quick tip
Expanded showering opportunities
Got a BIG family or lots of traveling companions? You may find that the RV shower and associated gray water holding tank just aren’t big enough for the whole mob. Consider picking up a “solar shower” system. Heated by the sun and used outdoors, it’s great for showering down after a swim. There are several to choose from at Amazon starting at less than $20.
On this day last year…
- Tip: Finally, new hose quick connectors stopped all the leaks
- Ask Dave: To upgrade inverter from 1000W to 2000W, what gauge cable do I need?
- RV review: Wildwood Heritage Glen 308RL – Fifth wheel feel in a travel trailer
- Video: RV repair tech reveals the truth about RV plumbing codes
- Featured article: 40% of readers married their high school sweetheart. Does RVing keep couples together?
Website of the day
Travel Montana Now
There’s a whole lot more to Montana than Yellowstone! Check out this website for other things to do in beautiful Montana.
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And the survey says…
We’ve polled RVtravel.com readers close to 5,000 times in recent years. Here are a few things we’ve learned about them:
• 45 percent say that hotter weather will deter them from traveling to traditional snowbird destinations.
• 20 percent of couples say they get along better while out traveling in their RV than they do at home.
• 9 percent admit to being totally addicted to their cell phone.
Recent poll: Do you keep some personal belongings in a rented storage locker?
Trivia
According to themanual.com, there are 1,161 known hot springs in the U.S. According to tophotsprings.com, Idaho has 130 hot springs, the most of any state.
Readers’ pet of the day
“This is Lucy, our 14-year-old Collie/Beagle baby. She rescued us when she was 6 months old. She has always loved to go for a ride, but has slowed down recently due to vertigo. When she does travel with us, she loves to go for a walk (which is what she’s waiting on when I took this picture).” —Lori & Bill Scoggins
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Leave here with a laugh
Wait… Does the RV industry do the same thing? So is that the problem?!
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Socrates was incorrect. You can’t even make some of them think if that is not their desire.
The survey says only 9% are addicted to their phones. Maybe only 9% admitted to it.
Just look around at how many have their phones in their hand all the time.
Even in a restaurant, probably 30% are using their phones.
Then you have the ones that use the speakerphone in public places.
Lucy looks like a real sweetheart! You’re lucky she rescued you!
When you use a shower external to your RV, the grey water goes directly on the ground. And tenters usually dump dish washing water on their site. When you use an internal shower or sink, the grey water has to go into an approved sewer system. And nobody thinks anything about it.
When we built our home in the country, there were lots of codes for the septic system. The plumber laughed and quipped: “They have all these codes for a septic system, but if you get it pumped they just spread the contents on nearby farm fields!!!”
Rinsing off sand, or salt water, isn’t the same as showering inside with soap and shampoo!
If you cut off the stalk end of an ear of corn far enough that the husk isn’t attached to the end, wrap it in paper towels, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes you can then squeeze the tassel end and the ear will slip out with no silk. We do all of our corn this way now.
I do the same, but never with the paper towel. Just lay the ear on a plate and cook for a few minutes. Why do you use a paper towel?
I don’t use a paper towel nor do I cut off the end first. I nuke it in the husk, then cut off the end and it’slides right out silk free.
Betty, that’s exactly how we do it. No need for paper towel.
I have never seen a shingled RV roof.
Hi, Kenn. That’s why the comment above the image says, “Wait… Does the RV industry do the same thing? So is that the problem?!” Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Lucy – you look like a seasoned RV’er. You keep right on “rescuing” your folks and rolling down the road! Don
Thank you for sharing the wonderful picture of Lucy, Lori and Bill! I hope that you can all travel together many more times. I love the mystery product. It certainly bears trying. Have a great day and safe travels!