From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers • Issue 2743
Today’s thought
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Homemade Cookies Day! We’ve got you covered, don’t worry.
On this day in history: 1908 – Ford Model T automobiles are offered for sale at a price of $825.
Tip of the day
The best fly and bee repellent ever! Pine-Sol to the rescue
By Nanci Dixon
The flies are swarming, and the wasps and bees are buzzing en masse! Our light-covered picnic tablecloth was so covered with flies and bees that I would not have even attempted to set the table or eat at it.
I remembered a tip I had read about cutting down on their numbers and decided to try it. And guess what? It worked! Immediately! Here’s what I did.
In the RV shop with Dustin
The easiest way to fly a flag from your RV
It’s always great to see so many RVers proudly displaying flags while out on the road or at campgrounds. It’s a tradition that really brings out the sense of community and patriotism among us. Recently, one of our Facebook members in our Grand Design RV Owners Group shared a really cool suction cup flag holder for RVs, and I couldn’t be prouder to highlight it here.
Never get a blister again!
Gail Marsh writes, “Hiking and walking long distances would be great if it weren’t for the blisters! If that’s been your excuse, you definitely need this! I absolutely love that this is a product for blister prevention. Yes, you read that correctly! It prevents blisters! Doesn’t that sound a whole lot better than finding a great first-aid bandage after blisters have already formed? I thought so, too. So if you’re a walker, hiker, or just need to break in a new pair of shoes, trust me, you need this!
WHAT PERCENT OF RV TRAVEL READERS’ RVs HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BY HAIL? 5%, 11% or 19%? Answer below.
Article and video
RV Instant Pot recipes: Delicious baby back ribs in under 1 hour
By Cheri Sicard
Join this fun online RV cooking class from The Spicy Apron YouTube channel. In it, our hostess, Heather, shows us one of her favorite RV Instant Pot recipes and makes baby back ribs in under an hour! And not just any baby back ribs. Tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs that will enthusiastically bring the whole family to the table. Get ready to get hungry!
Featured article
This unsuspecting state hosts one of the world’s only three Certified Quiet Trails
By Gail Marsh
You may have heard about the rare Certified Dark Sky parks. Even more rare are Certified Quiet Trails. In fact, there are only three Certified Quiet Trails in the entire world. Three! One of these trails is in Taiwan. A second was recently certified in Spain. The third? In one U.S. state you probably wouldn’t think of!
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How to winterize RV batteries
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Reader poll
Do you buy plastic water bottles by the case?
Quick tip
Avoid burning food in the RV’s gas oven
When baking, to even out the cooking, here’s another suggestion for using gas RV ovens. Mary L. suggests using a heat deflector. If you can’t find one at a kitchen supply store, take a cookie sheet, turn it wrong side up on the oven rack and place your baking dish/pan on top of it. This eliminates food burned to the bottom of the dish. Thanks, Mary!
On this day last year…
- Tip: Bet you’ve never thought of these uses for cardboard tubes while RVing
- RV walk-through: Tour a restored 1957 Boles Aero Estrellita vintage travel trailer
- Ask Dave: Why does RV furnace light on second attempt but not first?
- Video: How your grandparents camped—21 vintage camping foods
- Featured article: Look out! There’s a motorized picnic table on the loose!
Website of the day
Fall Foliage Prediction Map
Planning on peeping at some leaves this year? This map shows you when leaves will be at peak color in your area. Simply move the slider bar across the bottom dates to see what’s ahead.
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
This is high on our list to get because we’ve heard such wonderful things. Are you familiar with it?
Trivia
According to Guinness World Records, the longest and heaviest dog ever recorded was Aicama Zorba of La-Susa, an Old English Mastiff owned by London resident Chris Eraclides. In 1987, Zorba weighed 343 pounds and measured 8 feet, 3 inches from nose to tail.
Readers’ pets of the day
“Both boys (mixed breeds, ages 9 and 7) love agility, rallies, and tricks. They travel very well. Marley endures quietly, waiting for the destination, while Hickory actually enjoys the smells and sights during travel.” —Deborah Mason
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Marley & Hickory are adorable and look like great campers.
You would need a small backhoe to clean up after that Mastiff 🙂
My front-end thot was Food Bill.
Each plastic water bottle contains around 250,000 plastic particles. These micro particles have been found everywhere, including the brain. What could possibly go wrong?
Question about the blister prevention product .. It sounds like a ‘waxy’ substance that keeps the shoe/sock from sliding on the skin. Is that correct? If so, could a product like Chapstick or Burt’s Bees provide a similar solution?
Thanks.
A silky sock next to the skin, with a wool or heavy cotton one on top. In my case, I participated in a race (I walked!) for the first time ever and wore support hose under wool ones. I had NO blisters.
The doggies make our day!👏🏻🐶🥰
THANK YOU
Your “Mystery Product of the Day” is an excellent read! I highly recommend it!