From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2787
Today’s thought
“Traveling outgrows its motives. It soon proves sufficient in itself.” —Nicolas Bouvier
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Mutt Day!
On this day in history: 1927 – Following 19 years of Ford Model T production, the Ford Motor Company unveils the Ford Model A as its new automobile.
Tip of the day
Tips on decorating your RV for the holidays
By Gail Marsh
It’s after Thanksgiving, and December is here! Can you believe it? Here are some tips on decorating your RV for the special month ahead.
Decorating a very small space like an RV is different from decorating your stix-n-brix home for the holidays. Here are some things you may want to keep in mind…
RV review
2026 No Boundaries NB19.3 travel trailer vs. Ember: Which is better?
By Cheri Sicard
Looking at a new RV can be dangerous for the wallet. For Joe from RVingWithJoe, a quick stop at Fraserway RV in Abbotsford, British Columbia, to see a 4×4 motorhome turned into a serious rethink about his current Ember travel trailer. The 2026 No Boundaries (NOBO) NB19.3 checked so many boxes that Joe had to ask himself whether he would still buy an Ember today or move to a NOBO. Here’s what he thinks.
MAKES A GREAT GIFT!
An ornament for the National Park lover!
Choose from a selection of beautiful National Park ornaments for the National Park lover in your life. Aren’t these so neat? We want them all! See this one and more here.
Article and video
Arizona tornado picks up RV with man inside, throws and flips it
By Cheri Sicard
10 to 20 seconds can change your life, as proved in the video at the end of this post from Fox 10 News in Arizona. It’s a cautionary tale to RVers who find themselves in high winds, even when not driving. A quiet stretch of desert west of Wickenburg, AZ, turned frightening when a weak (yes, weak!) tornado touched down and flipped an RV with a man still inside.
Featured article
The tale of a one-of-a-kind trailer boat
Paul Lacitinola shares an interesting story (with several pictures) about this unique Masonite-sided trailer boat, first registered in 1948. It originally came complete with oars, an era-appropriate boat motor, a propane tank, stove, and icebox. It was recently lovingly restored by Chuck and Toni Miltenberger. Read about it here.
The latest news for RVers:
- Detroit-area RV dealer hit by fire; several RVs likely destroyed
- What’s an ‘Idaho stop’ and what’s it have to do with New Mexico?
- Flood of alarmist YouTube videos spew lies about demise of the RV industry
- Changing driving habits could be early indicator of dementia
Ask Dave
How can I use my winterized RV in January and February?
Toss and Chop food prep and salad scissors make chopping a breeze
Cheri Sicard writes, “This has long been my favorite and one of my most-used RV kitchen gadgets. These ingenious double-bladed kitchen scissors make it easy to cut, dice, or mince almost anything, right in the bowl. The Toss and Chop takes up hardly any room, is easy to clean, and needs no electrical power.” Learn more about this handy RV food prep gadget here.
Reader poll
Do you snack before bedtime?
Respond here and read an article from Gail Marsh on the pros and cons of snacking before bedtime.
Quick tip
Keep your [tire] balance
“Balance your tires. Uneven wear, once it is severe, can’t be stopped by balancing. Replace worn tires before starting a long trip. You don’t need the aggravation of replacing one on the road.” —From Trailers & Fifth Wheels Made Easy
On this day last year…
- Tip: 26 practical uses for Mason jars in your RV
- RV review: 2025 Cherokee Wolf Pup 17SC—It makes so much sense
- Article & video: Starlink for RVing—Every Starlink user needs to do this!
- Featured article: Oh, this RV crash is horrible. There’s a lesson here
Website of the day
evite
Planning a party or get-together? Send out your custom invitations free with evite. Choose your invitation design, customize and personalize it, and have it delivered straight to your guests’ email inboxes… for free (just make sure you select the “free” option)!
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
It’s pretty rare you see anything like this that really works, but judging by the reviews, this one does. And, boy, does it seem WORTH IT! Holiday gift to ourselves? Yep!
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:
• 44 percent say their RV has a traditional oven. 28 percent have a convection, and 16 percent have both. 12 percent do not have an oven in their RV.
• 52 percent paid cash for their RV and do not have a loan on it.
• 11 percent have never attended a professional basketball game.
Recent poll: What’s the biggest campground etiquette issue you’ve run into this year?
Trivia
The Mariana Trench in the western Pacific is the deepest place on Earth, plunging nearly 36,000 feet (about 11,000 meters) into the ocean. If you put Mount Everest at the bottom of the trench, its peak would still be more than 1.2 miles (more than 6,000 feet) below the ocean surface. The pressure down there is more than 1,000 times what you feel at sea level—and yet tiny microbes still thrive in the cold, dark depths.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Lucky (Pittie/Rottweiler, 9 months) was dumped with mother and six littermates on a cold November night next to railroad tracks. Found and rescued by a homeless outreach team. We fostered the mother and pups until they were ready for adoption. Lucky stayed with us. Lucky us.” —Bill Brogan
Send us a photo of your pet with a short description. We publish one each weekday in RV Daily Tips and in our Sunday RV Travel newsletter. No blurry photos, please! Please do not submit your photo more than once. Thanks!
• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
FREE IS GOOD! Free Hallmark 2026 Datebook at participating Gold Crown stores (while supplies last). Find a store near you.
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Lucky lucky.
Please, no Evites. There are many electronic greeting card sites. You do the design then supply the website with the email addresses for the recipients.
Screech! Full brakes. Without asking you gave MY email address to a commercial website?
While I cannot say for certainty what Evite does, many of these sites then using those email addresses for unwanted marketing. No thanks. Leave me off your list please.
I maintain a personal email address strictly for personal communication. I use an alternate email address for any commercial sites. My friends can reach me without clutter. I can quickly delete all the unwanted crap from the other inbox at my leisure.
Regarding MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY don’t use any type of rocking chair if you’re on gravel or your outdoor rug is on gravel. It wears out your rockers and/or your rug.