From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2771
Today’s thought
“Ideas are like fish. If you want to catch little fish, you can stay in the shallow water. But if you want to catch the big fish, you’ve got to go deeper. Down deep, the fish are more powerful and more pure. They’re huge and abstract. And they’re very beautiful.” —David Lynch
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is the United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday!
On this day in history: 1775 – The United States Marine Corps is founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia by Samuel Nicholas.
Tip of the day
Medicare coverage tips for RVers
By Gail Marsh
As an RVer who is retired, one of the most critical decisions you’ll face is choosing the right healthcare coverage—specifically Medicare Part C (also known as Medicare Advantage). If you plan to travel out of your home state in the coming year, it’s essential to carefully review and consider your many options. Here are some Medicare Part C tips for RVers like you and me.
Tips from this weekend you may have missed:
- Why you should never carry LP cylinders lying on their side
- RV antifreeze myths busted and the mistakes to avoid
- Tips for maintaining RV storage compartment hinges, locks and seals
RV review
2026 Keystone Walkabout 26MAX—An outdoor beast with an indoor soul
By Gail Marsh
It may not be for everyone. However, if you enjoy outdoor pastimes, perhaps you should check out the 2026 Keystone Walkabout 26MAX. This RV straddles the line between a no-nonsense adventure trailer and a surprisingly comfortable home-on-wheels. It’s designed to carry tools, gear, and people into almost any adventure you hope to find. Plus, its atrium-style, panoramic-glass slide-out is something you don’t want to miss.
In the RV shop with Dustin
What to know about RV roof membrane replacement and installation
Today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of RV roof membrane replacement and installation with our resident experts. If you’ve been struggling with roof leaks or damage, this guide is for you. We’ll cover essential tips, common pitfalls, and the best materials to use for a durable and long-lasting roof. Click here to read.
Stop corrosion and rust
CorrosionX stops rust and corrosion with a unique coating that lubricates under extreme loads and high temperatures—perfect for RVs. It penetrates faster and deeper to break free rusted nuts, bolts and fittings and is safe on electronics. Learn more or order.
CAN YOU HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS? If you’re able, please consider donating to your local food bank. Whether you donate money, food or your time, everything helps, especially now with so many people uncertain about their SNAP benefits. And if you are in need of food assistance, here is a list of food banks near you.
Article and video
10 best 2025 RV gear picks from the Hershey RV Show
By Cheri Sicard
The 2025 Hershey RV Show packed the Giant Center with rigs and rows of vendors, all showing off tools and upgrades to make life on the road easier. Here, Jason Epperson of RV Miles shares his favorite 2025 RV gear from this massive show. It’s a tight roundup of standout products that solve real problems, boost comfort, and make setup and travel smoother for RVers.
The latest news for RVers
- Major Google Maps update could doom trip planner apps
- RVers stunned as ‘lifetime’ campground memberships are canceled overnight
- California installing cameras to catch speeders in construction zones
- Camping World’s $43 million error sparks legal investigations as stock nosedives
- New RV versions of truck stops planned
- Why RVers won’t ever visit these U.S. cities again
Read the rest of the news in Saturday’s newsletter here.
Featured article
RVers discuss the best RV tires
By Gail Marsh
Newbies asked for advice from folks around the campfire. “Our camper isn’t even a year old,” the Newbies moaned, “so why did we have blowouts?” On their very first trip, the Minnesota Newbies lost not one, but two of their travel trailer’s tires! Here’s what long-time RVers recommend.
Ask Dave
How do I winterize my RV’s Aqua-Hot heating system?
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
1A) Something you love to do; 2D) Where you travel = This fun activity! This will surely keep you busy on these chilly fall days.
Reader poll
Generally, how low will you let your fuel tank go before refilling?
Quick tip
Water keeps your black tank happy
“If staying in one place for an extended time, excess toilet paper is not the problem. Not using a sufficient amount of water in the tank is. Water is your friend, and the more you put into your black tank the better. Granted, you will fill your tank quicker and have to dump more often, but the large amount of water compared to the toilet paper will insure that when dumping, everything will be dumped out.” —Thanks Ron, for keeping us flush!
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Website of the day
The best walks in America
Here are 50 of the best walks in America. If you’re a hiker or a walker, you won’t want to miss these beautiful trails.
Trivia
A “gowpen” is what you call it when you cup your hands together to create a cup-like hollow space to scoop water. Now you know!
Readers’ pet of the day
“Cooper is a ten-year-old Brittany Spaniel who has been traveling in our travel trailer since he was a puppy. He is very friendly and loves to meet and greet as we walk the parks and trails on our summer journeys. As evidenced in the photo, he is very relaxed and content.” —Craig Webber
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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Coopers comfy position says it all!
thanks for sharing and happy travels.
I was going to make the same comment. Glad Cooper enjoys the RV life.
Gowpen. Now I have a new scrabble word.
2nd that. That was my first thought also.
Cooper brought back memories.
We had ‘Merlyn’, a rescued Brittany for 12 years.
He was the smartest, most gentle dog we ever had, he loved little kids.
He was also the most energetic dog.
Needed three walks daily and he let us know when it was time to go.
The “leave with a laugh” reminds me of Elaine on the Seinfeld tv show.
Long-term repeat subscriber. Suddenly, todays issue chock full of ads (?)
Same here. Paid subscriber and ad blocker and just started today.
This is the only site doing it.
Also, the site is running extremely slow.
I reported it to admins this morning. No response yet.
One other thing I noticed. In the header it no longer shows me as a paid subscriber.
These pop up ads are really slowing down the site!!
paid subscriber also. Receiving ad supported only, except Sunday.
Unless I’m misinformed and the crew at RVTravel has changed their program, the “no ads for paid subscribers” only applies to Saturday & Sunday editions and then only on the main article. If you click through on a Sat/Sun article you’ll also have some ads.
The weekday editions have ads for all readers, paid subscriber or not.
Only way to address this is with an ad blocker program or give DuckDuckGo browser a try.
Something changed from yesterday and last week to today. I am running an ad blocker and prior to this it had blocked all ads.
Somehow things are sneaking through.
My ad blocker shows blocked ads.
61 on this page alone.
I am using a desktop computer.
This is the only site get ads on.
PS: these are coming from html-load.com
Cooper is gorgeous and a pro-camper you can tell. Keep on camping!
David Lynch doesn’t know crap about deep sea fishing.