From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2783
Today’s thought
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” —Eckhart Tolle
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Cake Day!
On this day in history: 1863 – United States President Abraham Lincoln proclaims November 26 as a national Thanksgiving Day, to be celebrated annually on the final Thursday of November. Following the Franksgiving controversy from 1939 to 1941, it has been observed on the fourth Thursday in 1942 and subsequent years.
Tip of the day
Five smart ways to keep your RV from being stolen
RV theft happens more often than most people realize, and it can occur at campgrounds, storage lots, driveways, or even dealership service centers.
While you can’t prevent every determined criminal from stealing your rig, you can make your RV dramatically harder to steal. Here are some precautions to take that will significantly lower your risk.
In the RV shop with Dustin
A look at Lippert’s RV slide-out toppers
Slide-out toppers, also known as slide-out awnings or slide-out covers, are designed to protect the slide-out room from debris, water, and UV rays, extending the life of the slide-out mechanism and providing added protection to the RV interior. Continue reading.
FUNNY: Tomorrow, when someone asks you why you are the way you are, you can answer, “I yam what I yam.”
Article and video
Creative and cozy van conversion is like a cabin in the woods
By Cheri Sicard
In this video, the team from Tiny House Giant Journey [1.88M subscribers, 305M views] takes us on a tour of one of the most unique van conversions I’ve ever seen. Most van lifers opt for sleek, streamlined, modern designs, but not this one! It makes you feel as though you are in a cozy, rustic cabin. You’ll want this!
Healthy cooking for two: The perfect cookbook for 2026
This healthy-eating cookbook has 175 simple and delicious recipes for two. It’s the perfect way to get healthy for the new year without sacrificing flavor. It also shows you how to shop for and plan out meals with tips on how to budget at the grocery store. Teriyaki salmon, anyone? Jerk pork with mango salsa? Yummmmy! Learn more or order.
Featured article
Living in an RV to save money: Full-time RV budget advice
By Cheri Sicard
If you are considering living in an RV to save money, you are definitely going to want to subscribe to Robin Barrett of Creativity RV’s 10-video series on “How to be happy and save money by living in an RV.” This video is the first in that series. Read more and watch the video.
Ask Dave
Will my RV’s batteries freeze in cold temperatures?
FACTOID: It takes approximately 24 hours for every four to five pounds of whole turkey to thaw in the refrigerator.
Reader poll
Will you celebrate Thanksgiving in your RV?
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Quick tip
Not-so-tasty water hose? How to clean it
If your water tastes “off,” it could be that you’ve developed a layer of slime in your water conduit. Disconnect the hose from both the supply and the RV. Coil it up, as you would for traveling. Pour a cup of bleach down one of the ends, and connect both ends together. Roll the hose about to thoroughly distribute the bleach. Hook the hose back up to the water supply (not the RV end!) and thoroughly blast fresh water through the hose to liberate the bleach—and the blech!
On this day last year…
- Tip: Holiday decorations for the RVer: These fit into a shoebox!
- RV walk-through: Tour artist’s colorful restored 1970 Roadrunner travel trailer
- Ask Dave: OK to run generator with rig plugged in during storage?
- Article & video: How expensive is full-time RVing in Europe?
- Featured article: MY RV salesman lied to me! Why should I be shocked?
Website of the day
Road Trip USA
Warning: You will want to road trip after looking through this list of classic American road trips. Click on any one of the road trips listed for detailed information. This is a fun site!
Trivia
Nearly nine of ten Americans (87%) who celebrate Thanksgiving say turkey is part of their holiday meal most years, with 74% planning to serve a whole bird. Most gatherings include three to ten guests (71%), with 59% planning to host. Sixty-five percent of Americans roast their turkey in the oven, while others prefer to smoke (10%), fry (7%), grill (7%) or air fry (7%) their fowl. So says the National Turkey Federation.
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
Sometimes these can be pretty tacky (maybe you agree, or maybe you love them), but this one would give us a good laugh if we drove past it. Spread the holiday cheer, why don’t ya?
Readers’ pet of the day
“Cisco (Pug, age 2) loves the RV life! When we’re camped, his favorite spot is the dash, where he can monitor the neighborhood.” —Joanie Summer
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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Best turkey humor ever!!!!!
I bet that you have been waiting all year long to use that groaner (I yam what I yam)… good one!!
Cisco has the best seat in the campgrounds to keep everything under control. Keep on camping!
Want to wish the entire staff or RVtravel a very enjoyable Thanksgiving, especially Diane who has helped me out with many encounters that I’ve had!
Thank you all Snoopy
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Thank you, Snoopy aka Dave! (Your cute image does show up if we click on the link.) I hope you and yours have a great Thanksgiving.🤗 –Diane
Cisco is a great looking pug. I lived with a pug for 5 years who sailed. They are wonderful dogs and great travelers. Thanks for sharing.
May all y’all have something to be thankful for!
I hate to say it but Thanksgiving is so over rated and so is this caloric meal. I am so glad I learned that a lot of us will skip this meal and join me at the chinese buffet at noon. So skip the heart wrenching calories and lets gorge on a great chinese meal. That to me is Thanksgiving. Yum. Now to talk about xmas.