Issue 2708
Today’s thought
“We’ve got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Prosecco Day AND National Filet Mignon Day! Sounds like a fancy date night is in order…
On this day in history: 1889 – William Gray, of Hartford, Connecticut, is granted United States Patent Number 408,709 for a “Coin-controlled apparatus for telephones.”
Tip of the day
Tips for RVing with a portable ice maker
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
A summer day without ice in your drink can make your hot day even hotter! Ice is nice, but if you don’t have an ice maker in your RV refrigerator, here’s how to make a portable ice maker work for you.
When we moved our home base to Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, it didn’t take long for us formerly Pacific Northwesterners to learn how much ice meant in everyday life. And with the price of ice hotter than a fritter and no ice maker in our fridge, we crunched the numbers. Spending a few bucks on a portable ice maker would soon pay off when comparing how much we’d spend at the not-so-convenient convenience store. Continue reading.
Ask Dave
Is there a meter to test campground outlets for amps?
Dear Dave,
Is there a meter to plug into the campground post that reads the amperage? We have the 30-amp plug cabinet that tells us the wiring is correct but not the flow. At one campsite we felt the flow was not 30 amps. —Brenda, 2024 Entegra Ethos van Read Dave’s answer.
In the RV shop with Dustin
Why RV axle dust caps fall off
Have you ever noticed a missing dust cap on your RV axle and wondered what happened? You’re not alone. This is a common issue that many RVers face, and there are a few key reasons why it occurs.
Article and video
The 12 most luxurious RVs of the 1950s
By Cheri Sicard
In today’s article and video, the team from King of Classic Cars highlights their picks for the 12 most luxurious RVs of the 1950s. RVs from the fifties brought real innovation, setting standards that still matter today. These are incredible!
RANDOM RV THOUGHT: If you are headed into an unfamiliar big city and will need to get off the main freeways onto city streets, it’s a good idea to “drive” your route ahead of time using Google Street View. Pay attention to landmarks along the route for later reference, especially at intersections where you will need to turn.
Featured article
One of the best campsites where I have ever stayed—and it’s a KOA!
By Nanci Dixon
This is one of the nicest campsites we have ever stayed at—and it is a KOA! We were visiting family and I had made reservations at a local KOA. Driving in, I saw some sites with fireplaces, swings, a grill and tables. They just had to be the “super sites” I had declined when reserving. But wait… could I have one of those sites? Continue reading.
Reader poll
Do dogs belong in public spaces?
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Quick tip
Plugging in lights on trailer to tow vehicle
Before plugging in the umbilical cord from your trailer to the tow vehicle, make sure there’s no crud in the plug. After plugging it in, if you then find one of your lights doesn’t work, try wiggling the plug to make a better connection. Also a squirt of WD-40 electrical contact cleaner might help, as it’s usually a connection problem versus a burned out bulb. Thanks to George B.
On this day last year…
- Ask Dave: What can a dinette cushion tell you about RV quality?
- RV walk-through: Affordable UkanCamp Silverhorn teardrop camper—only $8K!
- Video: Crazy amphibious RVs that float AND drive!
- Featured article: Military readers set us straight about camping at military campgrounds
Website of the day
Wi-Fi Map
This works better as an app and not as a website, but it’s incredibly helpful for those looking for free Wi-Fi. The app lists thousands of places across the U.S. where you can find free Wi-Fi.
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
Have you ever put a pickle on a burn? What about on a cut? What about on a blister? Well, you should. Here’s why.
Trivia
During World War II, employees of the Automobile Club of Southern California were busy supporting the war effort. The club posted 7,500 signs in Southern California reminding motorists to dim their lights along coastal roads to avoid illumination that could attract an enemy attack.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Here’s a pet photo from the distant past — 1954. I don’t have a pet at this time. Here I am sitting on a large rock with Badger. He appeared to be part Collie. His mother looked more like a Spaniel. We lived on a farm, so Badger had lots of room to roam. We never knew what happened to him, but we think that he may have been run over on the highway.” —Glenda Alexander
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This is a thank you to the staff at RV Travel. You kindly allowed me to forward your article on dog CPR to our Jack Russell Club quarterly magazine True Grit. They devoted a large portion of a page to the link provided to the article. Even the club office was unaware of this. It is not unusual to see 20 to 30 RV’s at a trial as we RVer’s bring the majority dogs. I hope this kindness leads to greater awareness and subscription to RV Travel.com.
That’s terrific! Thank you very much, Jesse! Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
It’s not the dog that is the problem!
Amen!
I so agree! It is irresponsible or ignorant dog owners who ruin it for the rest of us. I used to have a Dog Scouts of America troop. We had badges for well trained dogs who could be welcomed in public places.
Badger was a sharp looking dog. It’s hard when a pet doesn’t return home. But we still have the fond memories. Thanks for sharing.
I have comments on two different subjects. I loved the one on the plug being the problem instead of the taillight. . I just had that happen. Now I put a baggie loosely over my “umbilical cord” while stored in my dusty yard. I’ll get some electrical spray, but this time compressed air worked .
I also wanted to express my opinion (which seems to be opposite of the majority) that well behaved dogs should be allowed in some public places. NOT in grocery stores. AS a retired dog trainer, it really bothers me that people bring their pets or Emotional Support Animals into stores. This is not sanctioned by the ADA and it doesn’t help people with true Service Dogs.
Really funny about the boys and the teacher. Many of my childhood teachers should have worn Army boots but some- wow.
“Coin-controlled apparatus for telephones.” Whoever would have thunk that it would become obsolete? Now to develop one for cell phones. “First quarter for the first 3 minutes, please.”
Thank you for sharing the sweet picture of you and Badger, Glenda. I grew up in the country, on a farm. We also lost several dogs to automobiles. The dog of my childhood was accidently run over by our tractor. It never occurred to me then to have a dog in the house. Turns out, after prompting from DW, that we can have dogs inside. Who would have thought? Thank you, Emily and Diane! Have a great day and safe travels!