From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2746
Today’s thought
“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.” —Paulo Coelho
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Noodle Day! You can celebrate with these recipes.
On this day in history: 2007 – Jason Lewis completes the first human-powered circumnavigation of the Earth.
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Tip of the day
Fiberglass RV polish and restoration 101
By Cheri Sicard
Fiberglass RV polish, restoration, care, and maintenance are all part of a different animal than caring for traditional RVs.
These fiberglass RV polish tips will work on campers, trailers, boats, or any other kind of fiberglass vessel.
More tips from this weekend:
- Fifth wheels, truck campers, and travel trailers: Who can legally ride ‘in the back’?
- What’s better? Electric blankets vs. heated mattress pads
- How to use Loctite for securing your RV against vibrations; keep fasteners secured
Keep your fridge and cupboards in order when you travel
Tired of stuff moving around in your RV’s fridge and cupboards after a day of driving? Here’s the solution. Camco’s spring-loaded RV Double Refrigerator Bar will keep your items in place. (The RVtravel.com staff uses a pair of these in their RV!) Learn more or order.
In the RV shop with Dustin
“The bees did it!” How insects can start fires that destroy RVs
An RV owner in one of my Facebook groups asked, “Any idea what caused this?” One of the most important reasons why we write these articles is to help you and to help protect others in the campground. It is very important to learn all you can when it comes to RV maintenance and why… especially when it comes to preventing RV fires!
Article and video
Avoiding the top three campground complaints for a better RVing experience
By Cheri Sicard
Anyone who’s spent even a weekend camping has probably come across a few campground annoyances. After checking survey after survey, the same top three complaints keep coming up: dogs, generators, and kids. These stand out year after year, and nearly everyone has a story about one (or all) adding stress to a camping trip. Continue reading and watch the video.
BUMPER SNICKER: When everything’s coming your way … you’re in the wrong lane!
RV walk-through video
Tony and Tina of the YouTube channel TNT RVing, lead you on a tour of the 2026 Rockwood Ultra Lite 302RDT. The half-ton-towable trailer keeps things simple, solid, and easy to tow, and no slideouts. Read more and watch their video.
Full-timers. Did you lie to your insurance company?
Living in an RV full-time requires a different type of insurance policy than if you only use it for recreation. Failing to tell your insurer that you live in the RV full-time could result in a reduced claim or even a flat out denial, which in serious situations could rob the RVer of every penny of their estate. Full-timer policies are more comprehensive and more expensive than standard RV coverage.
The latest news for RVers
- New rules on long-term camping on government lands leave RVers uncertain and confused
- RVers trapped in RV in flood believe they’re doomed. Then, a miracle!
- Police stop self-driving car for traffic violation. But nobody’s inside
- L.A. closer to banning “vanlords” from renting junky RVs to homeless on city streets
- Homeowner fighting city over RV carport he erected without building permit
To read more recent news, click here.
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Featured article
Why one couple quit full-time RVing
Most accounts of full-time RVing on YouTube present a romantic picture of going “where you want, when you want,” and doing so affordably. And, yes, sometimes that’s true. But for these two veteran travelers, the reality of full-time RV living was far different from what they expected when they set out in their fifth wheel trailer. Living “the dream” of seeing America with the comforts of “home” while earning their living operating an internet-based business simply didn’t pan out. Find out why.
Ask Dave
When buying a used RV, it is critical to check for roof leaks
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? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
We’ll be honest… We were looking for a funny product to feature here today but this came up instead. It’s not funny, but we really like it! We think you will, too.
Quick tip
Know your own whereabouts
When you get into a new RV park or boondock site, it’s not a bad idea to jot down information on your location, including site number, park phone number, GPS coordinates, etc. If an emergency pops up during your stay, this information might pop out of your mind. A small dry-erase board mounted where you can easily find it makes a great place for this critical information.
Website of the day
USA Today: 10BEST Fall Festivals
The results are in! These are the best fall festivals across the U.S. Have fun!
Trivia
The yo-yo took off in popularity in the U.S. in the 1920s. Filipino bellhop Pedro Flores caught guests’ attention by playing with one at a Southern California hotel. (Yo-yo means “come come” in a native Philippine language.) Flores saw a business opportunity and began manufacturing the toys. Donald F. Duncan—father of the Good Humor ice cream bar—first saw a yo-yo in 1928. A year later, he bought out Flores. Duncan’s company staged contests where yo-yo “champions” could make the toy “walk the dog,” “shoot the moon,” “rock the cradle,” and go “around the world.” The yo-yo first appears on Greek pottery in 500 B.C., but historians believe it’s been around even longer.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Stacie (Havanese, age 10) is a puppy mill rescue I got from National Mill Dog Rescue. She spent 8 years in a cage being bred as often as possible. I’ve had her for two years and she has come a long way considering she had zero social skills. She had to learn how to walk on a leash, go up and down stairs, and many other skills. She’s a real sweetheart and getting braver every day.” —Frank Lombard
Thank you for rescuing Stacie, Frank! You are giving her such a wonderful life!
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Leave here with a laugh
A traffic cop had a perfect hiding spot for catching speeders. But one day, nobody exceeded the speed limit. He soon learned why: A 10-year-old boy up the road a quarter mile was holding up a large hand-painted sign: “RADAR TRAP AHEAD.” Further investigation led the officer to the boy’s accomplice, another 10-year-old 100 yards beyond the speed trap with a sign that read “TIPS.”
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Stacie is so lucky you rescued her Frank. Wonderful she can live out the rest of her life with you. Thanks for sharing.
Because we often boondock at places that don’t have addresses or locations quite unfamiliar, we use an AirTag in our RV to capture and forward its specific GPS coordinates. It comes in handy finding my way back after roaming the trails.
This is a fabulous idea. Thanks for sharing.
16 years old working at a car wash, a college summer co-worker pulled a yo-yo from his pocket during quiet times. He taught me the basics and I went from there. At 70 I still have several, spare strings, and while I am out of practice can still reliably do more than just up & down.
Today’s Thought provides a thoughtful perspective on the simplicity of our place in space. Thank you.
After a few uses of the Camco bars to keep stuff in the refrig. or cabinets the plastic pieces separating the rods will break. I bought 4 spring loaded curtain rods for about half the price a pair and give you more options to their use; and they do the exact same thing! Walmart or Amazon: Black or white. https://amzn.to/4gXrYbV .
Stacie is beautiful, thank you for rescuing a puppy mill dog. It looks like she has come a million miles from that despicable place and I know that took a lot. I wish the lawmakers & movers would do something with these horrid places and yes I’m from PA!
Stacie is a cutie! Best wishes for many more years together!
There is a documentary on netflex that is called I think nightmare wild life. It states what fire ants can do to your electric fuse box. I never knew fire ants can cause fires. Wait until you realize bullfrogs eat much more then flies.
Lived in Florida quickly learned that frogs and lizards were my defenders. So were put out at junction boxes no more wasps.