Issue 2732
Today’s thought
“Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.” ―Silence Dogood, likely pseudonym of Benjamin Franklin, July 9, 1722
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Guacamole Day!
On this day in history: 1959 – The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City.
Tip of the day
How to sell your RV for maximum profit
By Cheri Sicard
A lot of folks seem to be getting OUT of RVing lately. If that’s you, the team from RV Lifestyle is here to show you how to sell your RV for maximum profit in this segment from their RV podcast. While you can use services to help you sell your RV, the most profitable way will be to do it yourself. To be sure, there are pros and cons to doing this, and they discuss these in the video as well as other ways of selling your RV.
RV review
Tour Jayco’s 2026 Seneca 37K Super Class C motorhome
Do you think two bathrooms in a 37-foot Class C motorhome might be a little “much”? Okay, technically, this is a Super Class C, if that matters. Laura, who goes by That RV Girl on YouTube, takes us on a fast-paced and very cheery tour of this king-sized Class C, which, as we have already said, includes his and her bathrooms for campers with kids or guests or who don’t like to share. Read the breakdown and watch the video tour here.
Make an omelet in seconds!
Tired of making omelets and dealing with the mess, cleanup, and timely preparation? This microwaveable omelet maker saves the day! This handy gadget makes omelets in just three easy steps: beat eggs and milk, add ingredients, microwave and eat! It promotes healthy eating by cutting out butter, oil and grease. No dirtying pans and it’s dishwasher-safe! Learn more or buy this breakfast-saver here.
Article and video
Insights from Camping World: Are RV prices going down?
By Cheri Sicard
With RV prices in the headlines and more people eyeing travel freedom, many are wondering if now is the best moment to buy. RV pricing updates and dealership performance can be tough to track, but when Camping World—the nation’s largest RV dealer—reveals its sales data, everyone in the market pays attention. Their public earnings paint a clear picture not just of their sales, but the entire RV market’s health, trends, and real affordability. Continue reading.
Featured article
Save-a-Step stabilizes RV steps; no more bouncing!
By Gail Marsh
Boing! Boiiing! That’s the sound we used to hear when stepping on our RV’s steps. Well, maybe we didn’t exactly hear it, but the entire trailer bounced whenever anyone used our entry steps. It certainly felt like Boing! Boiiing! The flimsy two steps had way too much “give” in them, even if a child used the steps! Learn about this stabilizing product here.
Ask Dave
Some trailer lights do not work. What’s wrong?
Read Mike’s question and Dave’s answer.
BUMPER SNICKER: “Never forget ol’ what’s his name.”
Reader poll
At a restaurant, do you prefer to sit at a table or a booth?
Quick tip
RV water heaters 101
If you’re new to using electronic ignition water heaters, it’s easy. With the switch ON, the light may blink, possibly turn on. When the light turns off, the heater is lit. Now the thermostat is in control, and the heater will light whenever there’s a demand for the flame to heat the water. If the light stays on, or comes back on for longer than a few seconds, the heater did not light. Flip the switch off and try again. If it repeatedly fails to light, check to make sure your gas valve is open at the propane cylinder. Still not working? Leave the switch off and contact an RV technician.
On this day last year…
- Tip: How to find and clean the dirtiest places in your RV
- RV review: Cedar Creek Cottage 41FWC is something different
- Ask Dave: RV trips GFCI circuit breaker in storage facility. Why?
Website of the day
15 Scenic U.S. Train Rides for Fall Foliage Views
Stop driving for a few days and go see the sights… on rail! This list from Travel + Leisure sends you to the best stops for fun rides and scenic views.
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
We’ll gladly give you our own personal shipping addresses for this! Amazon really does deliver everything… Wowie!
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:
• 46 percent of beer drinkers drink most often from a bottle. Another 31 percent drink most often from a can, and the remaining 23 percent always pour their beer into a glass.
• 20 percent drink a soft drink every day.
• 22 percent own a motorcycle.
Recent poll: Do you feel safe when staying overnight in a Walmart parking lot?
Trivia
Cooked fish and other seafood can be safely stored in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. Refrigeration slows but does not prevent bacterial growth. Therefore, it’s important to use food within the recommended time before it spoils or becomes dangerous to consume. —USDA
Readers’ pet of the day
“This is Walker (Aussiedoodle), age 5. This dog is the true meaning of a lap dog. He rarely wants to go outside. He just wants to sit in my wife’s lap.” —Randy Kelsey
Send us a photo of your pet with a short description. We publish one each weekday in RV Daily Tips and in our Sunday RV Travel newsletter. No blurry photos, please! Please do not submit your photo more than once. Thanks!
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Taken some of those scenic train rides and loved them all, but our favorite wasn’t listed. You have to try Durango to Silverton. Breathtaking beauty.
I did that awesome. Just wish we took the bus back. We ended up either bored or fell asleep.
The quote of the day was highly apropos considering the assassination of a champion of free speech, Charlie Kirk.
It pays to shop around. The Microwave egg maker shown today is about 1/3rd the price from Walmart. I know Tariffs and Amazon have raised prices lately. Maybe RVT could work a deal with Wally, like Amazon?! IMHO!
Water heater quick tip: Your water heater may have a thermal fuse. While electric, the fuse is ‘popped’ by heat rather than current. And it might be a ‘one and done’ fuse like an automotive fuse rather than a resettable breaker. Check your manual.
Ours popped outside Big Bend National Park a couple years back. Actual outdoor temp was 109F, and the heater’s black cover was in the direct sun. Almost immediately after turning on the water heater, that little added heat was too much. There was nothing wrong with the heater. Luckily an RV tech was able to custom make a replacement. For the little bit they cost, minimal size and weight. I now carry spares.
Had one of those pop on my first Winnebago Journey in 2004 while attending the Calgary Stampede. Had a little problem finding one up there, so carrying a spare isn’t a bad idea.
When you unplug the fuse you can just plug the two wire end together until you get another one.
Cooking eggs, or anything in plastic is a non starter for me, especially plastic made in China!
Good point!
The product featured is silicone, not plastic.
I liked the quote by Ben Franklin about supressing, or lying and purposely misleading, the truth as the start of taking down freedom. That our mainstream media is so quick to mislead the truth that now inspires a young man to take anothers life is proof of this. Freedom of speech was never intended to include lying. So those sources and politicians who engage in this slander are exactly the source old Ben Franklin warned us about.
So Walker is actually a Lapper haha!
thanks for sharing Randy.
I’m really glad I live in an area where fresh lobster – and other seafood – is readily available. The prices on that Amazon lobster are frightening!
Ben Franklin would have been appalled at the notion of “Fact Checkers” or the unattainable claim of being a “NonPartisan Organization”, knowing each are an impossibility of the human condition, now or then, … or ever. The UK and Canada are now arresting and indeed, they are locking people up over speech infractions. Liberty is not granted to you by your government, which changes, it is not a choice on a ballot, it is a birthright and it is absolute.
Worked for a large national bakery and it’s called a “retarder” for a reason. It does not “stop” the process of degradation; it only “retards” the process till it has to be disposed of. If it is out of code or or doesn’t look or smell right- throw it out. RV or at home the same rules apply.
Amazing picture of Walker, Randy! Thank you for sharing it. Thank you, Emily and Diane! Have a great day and safe travels!