Issue 2683
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Today’s thought
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” —Arthur Ashe
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Sugar Cookie Day!
On this day in history: 1877 – The inaugural Wimbledon Championships begins.
Health and Safety Alert
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning through tomorrow (Thursday) evening for expected afternoon temperatures of 107 to 119 in parts of Southeast and Southern California, as well as 108 to 112 in Southern Arizona.
Tip of the day
These are the home remedies we swear by for bug bite itching
By Gail Marsh
Love spending time outside? You bet! Nothing better, right? Well, except for the mosquitoes! I swear these pesky insects ring their dinner bells to alert all their friends the minute I step outside the RV. I’ve learned to liberally apply insect spray before hiking, picnicking, or any other extended outdoor activity. The thing is, I am in and out of the RV several times a day. And I don’t always remember to spray so I end up with bug bites. Continue reading for Gail’s tips.
Ask Dave
Sulfur smell in city water disappeared. Could cause have been internal?
Dear Dave,
The city water smelled heavily of sulfur for almost two days after hookup. We thought it was the campground water but after approximately 48 hours, the smell disappeared. That leads me to believe it was an internal problem. Any ideas? —Della, 2011 Fleetwood South Wind Read Dave’s answer.
RANDOM RV THOUGHT: If you meet someone in a campground (or anywhere) who is wearing a hat that suggests they were a member of the military, ask them about their service. You will make the person feel very proud, and probably make a friend.
In the RV shop with Dustin
Five entry door upgrades for your RV
Today, I’m excited to talk about something that can make a big difference in your RV experience: entry door upgrades. Your RV’s entry door is the gateway to your home-on-wheels, and upgrading it can enhance security, comfort, and convenience. So, let’s dive into some popular RV entry door upgrades that are available and discuss how they can benefit you.
Article and video
RV water safety: What every RVer needs to know
By Cheri Sicard
The freedom of RV travel brings adventure, but hidden dangers can lurk in everyday routines. Few people realize that the water from an RV faucet might carry risks most would never notice—until someone gets seriously ill. Contaminated water in an RV isn’t just about taste or odor—it’s about hidden dangers that can lead to serious or even fatal illness. For example…
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Featured article
Everything to know about RVing Arches National Park
By Dale Wade
We are on the road again traveling Nature’s Highways. Today we are RVing to Arches National Park, the last stop in our tour of Utah’s Mighty 5. Arches holds the densest collection in the world with over 2,000 arches of Entrada Sandstone deposited 235 million years ago. Continue reading this thorough guide for what to see and do at Arches NP, and where to camp.
Reader poll
Do you call your spouse or significant other “Honey”?
Helpful resources
• NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
• ROAD AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ACROSS THE NATION
• WEATHER ALERTS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
• LATEST RV RECALLS
• DIRECTORY OF RV PARKS WITH STORM SHELTERS
• THE BEST RV TRIP PLANNER APPS AND TOOLS
• CURRENT WILDFIRE REPORT
• CURRENT SMOKE REPORT
Quick tip
Measuring the height of your RV
Responding to a tip on measuring the height of your RV for safety, Terry W. writes to remind us: “It should go without saying—but often it doesn’t—in the case of 5th wheels and even travel trailers, measure the height when CONNECTED to the tow vehicle.” Point well taken, Terry. Thanks!
On this day last year…
- Ask Dave: My RV’s flooring is soft. Can I remove the top boards to replace?
- RV walk-through: 2024 ProLite Suite Micro Camper—only 590 pounds!
- Video: How to replace an Airstream rivet in under a minute
- Featured article: Explore real-life places from famous fictional movie and TV locations with your RV
Website of the day
10 Places To Visit Where You Can Always Beat The Heat In the U.S.
Are you hot? So are we. Let’s check out one or two of these cool places in the U.S., shall we?
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
Oh, come on! It doesn’t get crueler than this! This would be absolute torture (but pretty funny if you were the one watching…).
Trivia
45 percent of U.S. dogs sleep in their owner’s beds. Does yours?
Readers’ pet of the day
“Ellie (one-year-old Miniature Dachshund) is worn out after a fun-filled camping trip recently!” —Nadara Feldman
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.
Leave here with a laugh
Watch what happens when a bird discovers it can steal a golf ball and then make it bounce on concrete. Hilarious!
Today’s weather forecast across the nation
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CAN YOU HELP THE TEXAS FLOODING VICTIMS, INCLUDING RV PARKS?
- This GoFundMe goes directly to the owner of the Blue Oak RV park.
- This GoFundMe directly helps other RV parks and campgrounds affected.
- American Red Cross: Donate money and/or your time here.
- Kerr County Flood Relief Fund via The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country: Donate here.
- Salvation Army: Support relief meals and emergency shelter here.
- Local churches: Cross Kingdom Church in Kerrville and Southern Oaks Church are accepting monetary gifts for immediate aid.
- Learn more in this article here.
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We did sleep with 2 of our dogs for years ,but not now since those 2 passed.
About 5th height, as an RV transporter, the safest rule of thumb, assume all were 13’6″ and always follow truck routes.
We have 2 small (imperial and toy) female shih tzus. Both are in our bed every night! I cherish that they are trusting and comfortable enough with us that they sleep in our bed!
Thank you for posting the links for donation. I donated directly to one of them.
I know the article on Arches was published a while ago, but as of 7/7/25 Arches is suspending the required timed park admission. They plan to go back to it before Labor Day weekend. Hope update helps.
Thank you, Darla! The article has been updated accordingly. Have a great day! 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Ellie in the perfect camping dog recline!
thanks for sharing her contentment!
I seem to remember an article that Chuck wrote about staying at a RV park in Ingram, TX. Was that park destroyed? I’ve spent a lot of time camping along the river in Kerrville and feel just devastated along with everyone else about the loss of life. Will sure miss going there as it was my favorite place and the people there were always freindly and hospitable.
HTR Hill Country, formerly By The River RV Park has the most missing of any camp. 26.
We stayed there a few years ago and you are right on the river.
Blue Oak is also destroyed.
Thanks for the list of places to donate.
Ellie is obviously very comfortable on that couch. Mini Dachshunds are so darn cute.
Mystery Product: No problem, a snip of the scissors or trip across the table saw and ….
Thank you, Emily and Diane! 🙂 Dog #3 sleeps in our bedroom at home (but not in our bed). He sleeps in the living room of the RV. Have a great day and safe travels!
Try 4 to a bed. Yeah that was fun. Now that I have one left it feels really weird to have just one now. Going to feel even weirder when she crosses over.