From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2780
Today’s thought
“When you have lost hope, you have lost everything. And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Stuffing Day! (More on that below…)
On this day in history: 1942 – The completion of the Alaska Highway (also known as the Alcan [Alaska-Canadian] Highway) is celebrated. However, the highway is not usable by standard road vehicles until 1943.
Tip of the day
Tips, advice and other things you should know about recalls
By Janet Groene
Recalls of any product can be a pain in the neck as well as a pain in the pocketbook. Yet, to RV travelers, these notifications are also an important warning that your travels, and even your life, might be in danger.
It’s always good to know that the product is defective before you find out the hard way. It’s also a nuisance that takes a bite out of your RV timetable. If you’re lucky, you get an email or letter telling you that something you own has been recalled. If you’re diligent, you check for recall information on a regular basis of your choice and learn of recalls that might apply to you. What comes next can be a real headache.
RV review
inTech Luna Rover—a teardrop like no other
By Cheri Sicard
The inTech Luna Rover is one of those tiny campers that makes people stop and stare. It is small, light, and easy to tow, but still feels like a high-end little cabin. The Luna Rover weighs about 1,800 pounds, so many smaller SUVs and crossovers can tow it. Its trademark feature is the huge curved front window, which gives it a raindrop look rather than a simple teardrop profile. Check it out.
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In the RV shop with Dustin
How to remove EternaBond tape
A question we get asked a lot is, “Can EternaBond tape be removed?” Yes, it can be removed if it fails or if necessary for replacing items that have been sealed with it. The steps are the same, no matter if it’s on a slide-out roof or a main roof. Here’s what to do.
Article and video
How to clean an RV hot water tank
By Cheri Sicard
In this video, certified RV technician RV Repair Woman pulled a water heater from a customer’s rig, then found the kind of mess that keeps water cold and faucets sluggish. Her video guide shows exactly how that tank was brought back from a solid inch of gunk to a tank that could actually heat again. Learn more by reading and watching.
Featured article
Compassion or concern for the homeless in “our” campground
By Nanci Dixon
As some of you are aware, we are camp hosts in a large regional park in Minnesota. Last week, a homeless couple approached us wanting to stay at a campsite. They did not have enough money for the site—they were $10 short, so my husband and I decided to chip in the $10 ourselves. Continue reading.
Ask Dave
What should I know about electrical extension cords for my RV?
Learn all about electrical extension cords here.
JUST UPDATED: Camping games and puzzles make the best gifts
Spending time indoors this winter, especially if you’re not traveling south, can be a bummer. It’s cold, it’s rainy, it’s snowy… yuck! What’s better than getting cozy and doing a puzzle or playing a game? These 20 games and puzzles are camping- and RV-themed! You’ll love them and they’ll be a blast for the whole family (or just you!). Check them out.
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Reader poll
Have you ever eaten at a Waffle House?
FACTOID: Fresh cranberries bounce because they contain tiny air pockets. If your cranberry has a good bounce to it, it’s fresh. If it doesn’t bounce, well, it might be time to buy some new cranberries…
Quick tip
Mystery holding tank smells?
Got a stinky RV and can’t seem to locate the responsible party? Sometimes the “air admittance valve” that prevents a vacuum from forming when you run water down the sink or shower stall quits working and allows gray water tank smells to come back into the coach. Look for these little valves under your sink. They’re a cheap replacement item from hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s. As you can see from the picture, they simply unscrew from the plumbing system with a standard “righty-tighty, lefty-loosey” twist.
On this day last year…
- RV review: 2024 Wingamm mini-motorhomes now in America
- Ask Dave: Is lithium ion or lithium iron phosphate battery better in RV?
- Article & video: Prepare to be amazed: Turn a kid’s sandbox into a usable boat
- Featured article: Iconic Midwest foods you must try on your RV travels
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
Don’t be cheep cheep cheep… Buy this for your loved one(s) who appreciate these adorable little cheepers! This would be a biiiiiig hit as a gift!
Website of the day
67 Best Family Thanksgiving Movies to Stream 2025
Need a good movie to watch this weekend? These 67 Thanksgiving movies should give you a few (just a few) ideas!
Thanksgiving stuffing recipes that’ll steal the show
Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and what’s one of the most important parts of the Thanksgiving table? The stuffing, of course! Here are a few delicious stuffing recipes.
Trivia
In the early 20th century, the combination of sweet potatoes and marshmallows gained popularity, thanks in part to clever marketing by companies like the Angelus Marshmallow Company. They promoted marshmallows as an ingredient to enhance various dishes, including sweet potatoes. This coincided with the rising popularity of sweet potatoes in the U.S., and the sweet and indulgent mix quickly became a Thanksgiving tradition. The classic sweet potato casserole with marshmallow topping has since become a beloved dish on many Thanksgiving tables.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Lying on the dash is Codi’s (Chocolate Lab, age 5) favorite spot in our RV.” —Bill McGough
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• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
FREE IS GOOD! Explore Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Founded in 1907, it is one of the oldest and largest public markets in the U.S. It’s huge… and so much fun! Watch them throw salmon, and check out the world-famous Gum Wall! Yep!
Leave here with a laugh
Did you hear the good news about the inventor of the “knock knock” jokes? He won the no bell prize!
The wildest multi-tool gadget…
This wild, elusive, totally unique multi-tool carabiner is perfect to keep on your key ring or backpack. When someone asks you for a screwdriver, wrench, can opener, bottle opener, cord-cutter, or ruler, tell them Sasquatch can help! It’s cool, but it will also come in handy at the campsite! Learn more or order. (Hurry, before he disappears again!)
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While I enjoy the “RV reviews,” they would be so much better if a floor plan were shown. It’s hard to visualize by simply reading about what it includes inside. “Flow” is often used when describing a house. I mean, just about every review includes a photo of the outside of the RV, but no diagram to show its internal “flow.”
Definitely prefer Tony’s tongue in cheek reviews. Pictures included at no extra charge.
Totally agree !
For this review, just imagine a nice cabin in the woods! 😉😂
I agree. All reviews are much more useful with a floor plan shown. Now they’re starting to include them in home real estate listings, and they add so much to the info!!!
Codi knows the best seat in the house.
thanks for sharing
For cleaning the hot water heater: after using the flush wand, etc. Consider removing the shower head, faucet screens from the faucet and flush water through the lines for a few minutes. There will be a lot of “fine” particulate that is lurking and flushing will prevent them from traveling through the lines and clogging your faucet screens.
Great idea, now that you have everything apart its a great time to soak them in some distilled white vinegar for a half hour or so! They will work a lot better especially that crusty shower head!
Snoopy
Our bird feeder monitor is more expensive overall, but multi-purpose. When the cat is intently staring out the RV window at the bird feeder with tail twitching, we know there is activity at the feeder. We have two cats. Both are strictly indoor – they are in fact, terrified if they are outside.
Are they “Scaredy Cats?”
Codi knows where to get the best view of what is going on. Keep on camping!