Issue 2734
Today’s thought
“When I was about eight, I decided that the most wonderful thing, next to a human being, was a book.” ―Margaret Walker
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Cheeseburger Day! It’s also the Air Force’s Birthday!
On this day in history: 1793 – The first cornerstone of the United States Capitol is laid by George Washington.
Tip of the day
Do-it-yourself inverter repair
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
If you’re away from shore power, having a power inverter goes a long way to making life better. But if your inverter takes a vacation while you’re on vacation, life can get tough. Can you do your own inverter repair? In some cases, the diagnosis and treatment is easy for the competent do-it-yourselfer. Here’s our guide.
RV review
Tour the 2025 Venture RV SportTrek ST251VRK trailer, good for couples
Uncle Bernie, from Campers Inn RV, shows you the 2025 Venture RV SportTrek ST251VRK travel trailer, which he says was designed with couples in mind. It’s pretty basic in this day and age. Don’t expect to learn much more about the RV in Bernie’s video than what’s in the rig’s sales brochure. But seeing it via video is definitely a good idea.
Article and video
DIY natural pest control spray keeps flies, mosquitoes and even roaches away
By Cheri Sicard
Household pests like flies, ants, mosquitoes, and cockroaches can make any home uncomfortable, even a home on wheels. Many people struggle to keep these insects away, often trying harsh chemical sprays that come with strong odors and possible health risks. The short video at the end of this post shows an easy, natural pest control solution that uses common kitchen ingredients for a safer, fresher environment. You’ll want to have this on hand.
Universal lid fits all your pots and pans!
This incredibly handy universal pot and pan lid will fit [almost] every pot and pan in your RV kitchen! Works with fry pans, pots, saucepans, skillets, stockpots, woks, cast iron pans and more! Eliminate kitchen cabinet clutter with this multipurpose, compact lid. Don’t you wish you had known about this sooner? Learn more or order.
Featured article
What’s the second-best thing you can do for your RV air conditioner?
By Andrew Herrick
Your RV is a solar oven. You may consider it your adorable home-on-wheels, but to the 10,000-degree star burning 93 million miles away from our planet, it’s a heat box. Your air conditioner has one job: to move heat from inside to outside. But how can your hardworking, loyal air conditioner remove heat if you keep adding it back in? … What’s the second-best thing you can do for your air conditioner? Find out here, along with the first-best thing.
Reader poll
When relaxing outside your RV in an RV park, do you like it when others stop to talk?
BUMPER SNICKER: “If this RV’s a rockin’ … call the cops. Someone stole it!”
Quick tip
Leveling board reminders
If you level your rig with boards, it’s critical that the entire tire be supported on the board. If the tire “overhangs” the board, it can damage the tire structure. A 2 x 6 often is big enough, and it’s an easy find at the lumber yard. Redwood is light, but not always easy to find.
Ask Dave
What to know when replacing your RV batteries
Click here for Bob’s question and Dave’s answer.
On this day last year…
- RV review: Tony Barthel reviews the Salem 210RTK trailer
- Video: The 10 best theme parks in America
- Featured article: California Gold Country wines and wine tasting with Harvest Hosts
Website of the day
Waffle House Museum
Yep, that’s right. A museum dedicated to your favorite place to eat waffles! The museum is at the original Waffle House, and we think this is a pretty tasty place to add to your travel bucket list.
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
Thou shall laugh at this! Thou shall laugh at this… especially if you’re not a morning person!
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:
• 83 percent tent camped before buying their first RV.
• 42 percent say their RV has at least one permanently mounted solar panel.
• 20 percent do not carry a generator with them on their RV travels.
Recent poll: Has your GPS ever misled you?
Trivia
The Hocking Hills (Ohio) Regional Welcome Center includes the Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum. Reverend Paul Johnson began the collection more than 20 years ago. It grew to include more than 3,400 pencil sharpeners and is reputed to be the largest collection in America.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Gemma Rose (Spinone Italiano, age 5) loves the RV and the adventures that it brings. She especially loves hiking and anything that has to do with water.” —Pam Huberty
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.
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You recommended a glass lid for cooking but they are heavy and can break. I believe these are better, lightweight and totally unbreakable. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/klockren-universal-lid-set-of-3-silicone-10578128/
Another find at Ikea. A great place for stuff.
Great tip. Better product for the RV.
I own a sonic product and have had many situations where I consider quality below reasonable standards.
Gemma sounds like a well rounded camper who likes to do all the great things and she’s beautiful to boot!
Thanks, Lyn! She is the best!
Thank you for sharing the picture, Pam! I hope that you have many great RVing adventures together. Thank you, Emily and Diane, especially for bringing back a few of the better articles from the past. Have a great week and safe travels!