Issue 2725
Today’s thought
“Though you can love what you do not master, you cannot master what you do not love.” —Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Cheese Pizza Day!
On this day in history: 1882 – The first United States Labor Day parade is held in New York City.
Tip of the day
Keep your RV patio mat clean with these simple steps
By Russ & Tiña De Maris
Let’s face it: RV patio mats just don’t get any respect. Underfoot, over dirt, sand, even mud, those poor-but-necessary RV accessories can lose their luster. Worse, imagine Bowser snoozing on your RV mat after having a good roll in some creepy stuff he found out in the woods. Here are some RV patio mat cleaning tips from the simple to the esoteric.
Ask Dave
Should RV decals be waxed or not?
Dear Dave,
Regarding RV exterior maintenance: I’m getting ready to deoxidize, polish and wax/Ceracoat our travel trailer. I’ve watched endless videos and “how-tos,” and spent hours more online doing research. I bought some of the recommended products—only to find out the directions, without exception, say “Do not use on vinyl” or “Do not use on decals.”… Read the rest of Joe’s question and Dave’s answer.
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In the RV shop with Dustin
How to clean an RV roof’s sealants before resealing it
Do you find yourself asking: How do I clean and prep my RV roof’s sealants and surface area before resealing with Alpha or Dicor self-leveling sealant? I have answers. Here is what you need to do.
Article and video
Starting RV life as a senior—What you need to know
By Cheri Sicard
Starting RV life as a senior can feel both thrilling and overwhelming. Many people imagine endless adventure, but the early days often bring unexpected aches, exhaustion, and sometimes even regret. Finding solutions to common problems quickly can turn things around, leading to a more enjoyable, sustainable lifestyle. In the video at the end of this post, John, of Gone with John, offers some useful advice and perspectives. I’ll break it down for you in the article, too.
Every driver needs to keep this nearby in case of emergency
This little gadget, less than $10, could save your life. This emergency keychain can be used in case of emergency situations such as vehicle rollover, electrical system failure, car fire, floods, sinking and more. The razor-sharp seatbelt cutter will free you within seconds, and the tempered glass window breaker will easily break your vehicle windows. Keep this where you can reach it while you’re driving. At all times. Please.
Featured article
How to make your RV tires last as long as possible
This week, tire expert Roger Marble explains everything you need to know in order to maintain your RV tires. He covers in detail the steps you must take so they have the longest, and safest, life. Click here to read this valuable information.
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Quick tip
Roadside emergency kit
Pat suggests an item or two that you may not have thought to put in your “roadside emergency kit.” “I would suggest adding road cones [orange safety cones] and blinking lights to the emergency kit. We found some that collapse at Harbor Freight. We also got reflective vests for the kit too. Found a red tote bag at a thrift store with plenty of space to store it all.” Thanks, Pat, for helping us stay safe out there.
RANDOM RV THOUGHT: Someone who commutes alone by car to work 10 or 15 miles a day likely burns far more gas or diesel fuel in a year than 95 percent of all RVers use in their RVs. Also, most RVers travel as a couple, making their fuel cost per passenger far less than the solo commuters. People who don’t know anything about RVs who commute to work every day think RVers are gas hogs. They ought to look in their mirrors.
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Website of the day
10 Best Routes To Take On The Ultimate Cross-Country Road Trip
Get yourself and your RV ready for some epic adventures with these cross-country road trips! Which of these routes have you taken or which would you most like to take?
Trivia
Did you know that there’s a difference between woods and forests? The U.S. National Vegetation Classification System defines a forest as vegetation that’s dominated by trees at least 19 feet tall that account for between 60% and 100% of a closed canopy cover. By contrast, woods have shorter trees and a largely open canopy cover. —Go Natural Education
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This will save you so much time when you’re hard at work doing, well, this! Plus, it’s RV-sized so it won’t take up much room. How great is that?
Readers’ pets of the day
“Annie and Maddie (Labs, age 7) are sisters, and are wonderful companions for themselves and for us. They enjoy camping in the RV, but really, they just want to be wherever we are, regardless of whether that’s at home or on the road. In this photo, they’re on our deck enjoying the view of the lake.” —John Wilkins
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The website 10 Best Routes To Take On The Ultimate Cross-Country Road Trip although an interesting read has a glaring error. There is no I-50. Obviously the writer was referring to U. S. Highway 50. Makes you wonder what other errors are in the article.
Charles, that is interesting. US Route 50 is not a part of the Interstate Highway System, but it is an interstate highway, as is US Route 6 and possibly others. I used to travel Route 6, and you got me thinking and looking up maps.
Annie and Maddie are enjoying the view, glad to see they like camping.
I was afraid the cross-country road trip website would all be east<>west routes. It isn’t. Snowbirds migrate north<>south and there are some wonderful routes. Our house is near Lake Superior and our seasonal RV park is in Texas Hill Country. Darn near border to border. Other than a few necessary miles, we stay off all the I-chaos roads and enjoy the scenery and small towns we pass through.
Reference “Trivia”, so, you can see the forest for the woods but you can’t see the woods for the forest.
And you can’t see the forest or the woods for the trees (like at my mountain property).🙄😉🌲🌲🌲 Have a great day, Impavid. 😀 –Diane
The Random Thought is ridiculous. It suggests travelling the country on vacation for pleasure is equivalent to commuting to a job so you can provide food and shelter for your family. One is a necessity, the other a luxury. Those of us that read this newsletter are the fortunate ones.
Well, some of us travel for work related purposes, and when I was younger (maybe two years ago) I did a lot of driving around just for fun. However, the other point is that someone who commutes 10 miles each way for work, 200 days a year, drives 4,000 miles per year. The average RVer probably does at least that, in a much less fuel efficient vehicle.
Annie and Maddie lucky to have each other and you! Thanks for sharing.
I was only looking for a tree, but woods and forest is all I could see.
Sweet picture, John! Thank you for sharing it. Thank you, Emily and Diane! Have a great day and safe travels!
Love the Leave here with a laugh!
My wife and I can’t stop laughing!!