From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2788
Today’s thought
“Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” —Albert Einstein
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Roof Over Your Head Day (created as a day to be thankful for what you have, starting with the roof over your head)!
On this day in history: 1910 – Modern neon lighting is first demonstrated by Georges Claude at the Paris Motor Show.
Tip of the day
Top 10 benefits of RVing in winter
By Gail Marsh
Are you tired of the same old winter routine? Stuck indoors, battling the cold, and missing out on the beauty of the season? It might be time to consider a winter adventure in your RV. RVing in the winter can be an incredible experience filled with many benefits. From picturesque snowscapes to cozy campfires, there’s so much to love about braving the cold in an RV. Here are the top ten reasons why you should consider hitting the road during the winter months.
In the RV shop with Dustin
The best fan to help with RV refrigerator air circulation
My RV repair shop receives a common complaint from customers, and that is their RV refrigerator has poor air circulation. Poor air circulation causes a lengthy cool-down period and can spoil food. Here’s what helps.
Article and video
Expert nomad lifestyle money tips
By Cheri Sicard
In this video, we join Bob Wells and Brian Gifford of CheapRVliving as they discuss financial considerations for hitting the road and how to prioritize expenses when living a nomadic lifestyle. They share critical insights from their wealth of combined experience, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an emergency fund while striking a balance between comfort and freedom. Click here to watch (and read).
Keep your hands warm all winter long
These are Amazon’s best-selling and highest-rated rechargeable hand warmers. These hand warmers come in many colors and heat up in just three seconds. Three temperature settings up to 126°F meet different comfort needs; ideal for outdoor walks, sports events, or cold morning chores. They’re small, lightweight, and easily fit in any pocket. Know someone who is always cold? They (or you!) need these!
Featured article
Adjusting tire pressure because it’s cold outside
Tire expert Roger Marble recently ran across a series of posts on an RV forum on the need to adjust tire pressure because of changes in ambient temperature. In this post he discusses ambient temperature and why it is important to adjust tire pressure to compensate for changes in that temperature. Read more.
Ask Dave
OK to use pressure washer to clean RV exterior?
Click here for Dave’s response.
Reader poll
How often do you boondock more than a mile away from another RV or building?
Quick tip
Simple way to fill your coach battery cells
Are your coach batteries difficult to reach to fill the cells? Head off to the drug store and pick up a water bottle with an “enema” hose and fitting. Fill the water bottle with distilled water, hook up the hose with the shut off clip. Now lead the “business end” of the hose to each cell and use the shut off to open/close the fill-up flow. Other RVtravel.com readers have used a turkey baster to fill the cells.
Did you miss these recent stories?
- Can you afford to snowbird?
- New Starlink Mini RV charger powers Starlink Mini and other devices at once
- Are we getting too old to RV?
- What to do if you get into an accident with your RV
- Are RVers responsible for poor quality RVs?
DO YOU HAVE A PORTABLE JUMP START BOX FOR YOUR CAR AND RV? You need one! It’s a must-have item and could save you big bucks and headaches! Here’s the best one.
Website of the day
The 60 Most Scenic Drives in America
As you start to plan your 2026 travel, take a look at this list from Town&Country and see if you can squeeze in one (or more) of these incredibly beautiful drives!
Trivia
YouTube is the most widely used online platform among both U.S. adults and teens. 84% of U.S. adults say they’ve used YouTube. Facebook is second at 71%. Nearly half of adults visit YouTube daily.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Gracie (mixed breed, age 2) is our newest rescue. She loves to sit and look out the window at the world going by.” —Dave Adamski
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.
FREE IS GOOD! Did you know that with an America the Beautiful – National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass, the pass owner and up to 3 adult passengers at per-vehicle fee areas are admitted at no extra charge? Yep. (Children under 16 are always admitted free.)
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
Sometimes we only share things that apply to certain people… but this?! EVERYONE will love this! Seriously. You’ll love it. And so will everyone else on your gift list. LOVE it, we tell you! Click here.
Leave here with a laugh
Today’s weather forecast across the nation
THIS MAP UPDATES TWICE A DAY
Visit Current National Radar Weather Map
Did you miss the latest RV Travel Newsletter? If so, read it here.
Oh, and if you missed the Latest News for RVers, make sure to catch up here.
If you shop at Amazon.com we’d appreciate you using this link. We get an itty bitty commission if you buy something, but they add up and help us pay our bills (most importantly our hard-working writers!).
RVtravel.com All-Star Team
Click here for information about our staff and how to contact us.
I actually have seen signs like that before. Why do you think I use gps? Signs like make you go wtf?
One more reason NOT to go thru New York state.
Gracie looks very similar to our mixed breed also a rescue. Thanks for giving Gracie a good home along with RV adventures. Our 2 dogs don’t like the drive but they love the campgrounds.
Gracie is beautiful, and making sure that world keeps straight going by is a very important task. Thank you for rescuing! Keep on camping!
Great article on the scenic drives. We’ve enjoyed almost all of them in our travels, but I was disappointed that they didn’t include the Natchez Trace. We’ve always felt it is one of the most incredible drives anyone can ever take – even if you don’t do the whole thing, or just do it in parts, it’s well worth the journey!
Ref Quick Tip: Take a Heinz ketchup bottle and insert a length of 1/4″ plastic tubing thru the lid. Fill 3/4 full with distilled water, lower tube into the water, add water to the battery by squeezing the bottle! simple, virtually free and lasts years. Recycle and/or re-purpose too!
I don’t know how they expect you to read all those signs while going down the road and get into the right lane, kinda confusing. I would hope they’re at least a block from where you have to turn so you got time to get in the right lane.
Gracie exemplifies why dogs LOVE RVing, they enjoy all the amazing new sights and smells of traveling!!!🐶🥰