From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2754
Today’s thought
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” —Voltaire
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Sports Day! Go sports!
On this day in history: 1846 – William T. G. Morton administers ether anesthesia during a surgical operation.
Tip of the day
Why your RV’s upholstery might be ‘pilling’
By Gail Marsh
I really wanted to title this article: “Help! My husband’s backside is ruining our RV.” However, in the interest of RVtravel.com’s high journalistic standards, I revised my decision.
This RV upholstery tip originated because of a mysterious incident. Here’s how our RV “mystery” unfolded. The upholstery on a dinette chair began to “pill.” Little lines of fuzz seemed to magically appear overnight! Continue reading.
Article and video
How to repair RV flexible plumbing for leak-free connections
By Cheri Sicard
RV owners are seeing more clear or milky flexible plumbing lines in modern rigs, and many are also seeing leaks and loose fittings. The problem is not the idea of the flexible hose; it is the way it is connected. In today’s video, That RV Tech shows the right fittings, the right clamps, and the simple steps that stop the drips for good.
Cleaning gel gets rid of dust and grime everywhere!
Say goodbye to dust and grime in hard-to-reach places. Give your car a professional-looking detail in minutes with this, and clean areas in your RV like vents, blinds, window and door grooves, computer keyboards, and so much more. This stuff is amazing! The gel is made of natural ingredients, and won’t damage any surface. Simply press/push it into those hard-to-reach places, pull it up, and watch everything sparkle. Learn more or order.
Featured article
What to do when the joy of living your RV dream life fades?
By Nanci Dixon
What to do when the glitter and joy of living your RV dream life fades? It feels like I am caught in limbo, perhaps purgatory or, worse yet, Dr. Seuss’s Waiting Place. Just waiting. We have been living the (my) dream of being full-time RVers and then half-timers for the last nine years. We’ve RVed for a total of 30 years. … Read what happened. You might be able to relate.
Ask Dave
What monitor do you recommend for lithium batteries?
FREE IS GOOD! Free Florida travel guides. Several to choose from. Browse online, download and print, or order by mail.
Reader poll
Have you stayed in an Airbnb rental in the last year?
Quick tip
Put your RV’s water pressure regulator somewhere warm for winter–or else
If you live in a colder climate and will be putting your RV to bed for the winter, and if you have an adjustable water pressure regulator, don’t leave it in your RV. Freezing temperatures can damage it [i.e., it can go “kaput,” per George]. The best thing to do is put it where it will stay warm, likely your house. Then put a note in your RV where the regulator is kept to remind you in the spring to put it back into the RV. —Thanks, George!
On this day last year…
- Tip: Level makes trailer re-hitching easy
- Article and video: Genius upcycled DIY soap or sponge dish
- Featured article: “Hurry Sickness” is a real thing that I struggle with
BUMPER SNICKER: “If it wasn’t for flashbacks, I’d have no memory at all.”
Website of the day
Explore Fall: Fall Foliage Map
Type in your location on this map and it will show you exactly where you are on the fall color spectrum—Low color? Peak color? Past peak? This is handy to see where you’re headed, too.
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
These things are amazing these days. Remember when they were just a few colored blocks? Not anymore! We happen to love these the most, and we’re sure you know why…
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:
• 57 percent say they are a morning person, not a night person.
• 10 percent feel their RV is too small.
• 27 percent attend a church service at least once a week.
Recent poll: Do you like your RV’s interior color scheme?
Trivia
Amazon reported earlier this month that it will invest more than $1 billion to increase average hourly pay to U.S. workers to more than $23 for hourly associates, with average total compensation increasing to more than $30 an hour, including the value of its benefits package.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Belle (hound, age 2) loves going to the beach but doesn’t care for the heat. If you get up out of your chair, she’ll sneak in behind you underneath the umbrella.” —Dennis Morse
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.
Leave here with a laugh
Why are husbands like lawnmowers? They’re hard to get started, emit foul odors, and don’t work half the time!
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I haven’t had cold storage issues with my two pressure regulators – but like the rest of the RV, you have to winterize them to remove all water. I use my air compressor set for the same pressure I use to blow out the plumbing. Otherwise, yep. Keep them warm.
We are currently ending a Fall Foliage trip through New England. Unfortunately the colors were muted due to a long drought and many trees were still green. We still enjoyed the trip even if the colors weren’t as expected.
Belle looks to be a very smart dog and gorgeous, keep enjoying the beach! and keep camping!
As to Leave here with a laugh, husbands are like dead batteries. Sometimes you need to jump them to get them working.
I enjoyed the comparison of men to lawnmowers. But the outcome is the same: everything all cut to h e double hockey sticks.
Sorry, LHWaL wasn’t funny.