Issue 2684
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Today’s thought
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” —Alexandra K. Trenfor
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Kitten Day!
On this day in history: 1890 – Wyoming is admitted as the 44th U.S. state.
Tip of the day
Why every RVer should keep cornstarch onboard
By Gail Marsh
Whether you’re a full-time RVer or an occasional weekend camper, having a few inexpensive, versatile tools in your travel arsenal can make life on the road a lot easier. One of my favorite multitaskers is cornstarch.
Most folks use cornstarch for thickening sauces in the kitchen. However, this humble powder can solve a variety of RV-related challenges—from keeping you cool and comfortable to helping with cleaning and pest control. Don’t believe me? Read on to see!
Ask Dave
The entrance door on my 2026 Winnebago is noisy. Can I insulate it?
Dear Dave,
The coach entry door is VERY noisy while driving. Can I insulate/soundproof it? —Nancy, 2026 Winnebago View 24R Read Dave’s answer.
Article and video
Meteorite hunting: How to find a valuable meteorite in 5 steps
By Cheri Sicard
Rockhounding is a popular hobby for many RVers. But have you ever thought about meteorite hunting? Our planet is under constant bombardment. More than 40,000 meteorites have been found, but countless others are still out there just waiting to be discovered. Here’s how you can find one.
Featured article
Why and how to take care of your tire valve cores
Tire valve cores are critical components to retain air in your tires. In this post by tire expert Roger Marble, he explains how tire valve cores work, and the importance of maintaining them properly for the life of your tires.
Reader poll
Is your RV refrigerator big enough to accommodate your needs?
JUST RELEASED: National Geographic Road Atlas 2026: Scenic Drives Edition
National Geographic’s Road Atlas: Scenic Drives Edition, is the ideal companion for all 50 U.S. States, plus Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Cities are shown in detail with inset maps that include points-of-interest. Plus scenic drives and maps and guides to the 20 most popular National Parks. Learn more or order.
Quick tip
Low clearance caution
If you’re relying on the “low clearance” signs on some overpasses, be careful, observes Nikki H. She adds, “A paving job may have been done and the sign not changed. That could subtract another two to four inches from the total height.” Highway head-bangers! Thanks, Nikki!
BUMPER SNICKER: “I want to be the person my dog thinks I am.”
On this day last year…
- Tip: A quick note on tire “MAX PSI”
- Ask Dave: Looking for solar power station to run A/Cs when power is out
- RV review: 2024 Forest River Vibe 31HB—love it or loathe it
- Video: 10 amazing free Southern CA camping spots
- Featured article: 8 great going-to-the-country road trip songs
Website of the day
AirNow
Easily access the air quality information for where you live or for your current location. With wildfire season here, this is a handy resource to know about.
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• 18 percent say their RV has been in a repair shop for a month or longer more than once! Yikes!
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• 10 percent met their current spouse or partner online.
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Trivia
You’ve probably heard the term “bug” when a computer program crashes—but did you know the very first “computer bug” was actually a real insect? In 1947, a moth got trapped in the circuits of an early computer. Computer scientist Grace Hopper discovered it, removed it, and jokingly referred to the process as “debugging.” The term stuck, and we’ve been using it ever since.
Readers’ pets of the day
“Our pups, Precious and PennyRose (Dachshunds, ages 10 and 8), love to travel. Just taking a rest here before a hike in our Lake Placid, NY, campground.” —Don Flynn
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• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
Leave here with a laugh
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Precious and Pennyrose look like great traveling pals. Thanks for sharing Don.
Quick Tip on low clearance – in addition to paving decreases, does the road slope on either side of the overhead obstacle? Depending on the length of your RV, you might straddle the dip and have much less clearance than marked. I have also seen overpasses where one lane might be lower than the other. Crews are supposed to indicate the lowest point, but did they?
I had to buy an extra footstool since our girl’s (Bam Bam & Pebbles) took ownership of mine thinking I bought it for them. They do have first rights. 🙂
Leave Here With A Laugh sign should read: “If you mow here you (willl) have rocks in your head.”
Thank you, Emily and Diane! Ha! You sold a mug! 🙂 Have a great day and safe travels!
If only our two dogs would be comfortable on a footstool like Precious and Pennyrose. Our dogs claim the best seats – and of course we let them, but we snuggle in next to them if they were there first.