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Today’s thought
“The past is never where you think you left it.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Tolkien Reading Day! Sit down with The Hobbit, heat up your coffee, and have a great day!
On this day in history: 1948 – The first successful tornado forecast predicts that a tornado will strike Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Tip of the day
Tips for dealing with unresponsive RV shops
By Gail Marsh
We never had cause to complain before. In fact, I previously had a hard time believing the horror stories my RVing friends told about their rig repairs. But then, things changed. We quickly learned the most effective ways for dealing with unresponsive RV shops. I sincerely hope you never have problems like ours, but if you do, perhaps you will find these RV tips useful, as well.
RV review
Evotrex-PG5 travel trailer: Supercharger on wheels for EV truck camping
Jace Sparks loves chasing sunsets past the mountains and falling asleep under a sky of stars. Lately, the places he wants to reach are far from chargers, and campgrounds still don’t make it easy for electric rigs. That’s where the Evotrex-PG5 comes in. It’s designed for people who want comfort without giving up the ability to camp away from plug-in sites. The finish, lighting, and layout all point to the same idea: stay off-grid longer, and don’t feel like you’re roughing it. This is nice!
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DARN IT! That’s what you’ll say if you miss a super great bargain today only on something you really want! CHECK HERE!
In the RV shop with Dustin
Keep this product on hand for easy RV underbelly repair
You may have encountered some debris on the road that has caused impact damage underneath the RV. Or maybe you’ve experienced a tire blowout that caused damage to the RV underbelly or fender area, which has required you to need some undercarriage repair. If you have experienced either of these situations, you may be asking yourself, “Now what do I do about it?” Find out here.
Article and video
Farm and ranch store RV gear—Finding essentials in unexpected places
Sometimes you can find great RV gear in unexpected places on the road. Case in point: In this article and video, we go shopping with the Grateful Glamper to check out some farm and ranch store RV gear. You might be surprised by the hidden gems you can find.
CAMPGROUND TRUTH: There are two types of RVers: 1. Those who enjoy a peaceful, quiet campsite, and 2. Those parked next to them.
Featured article
Google Earth helps avoid sharp turns and narrow roads
By Nanci Dixon
Have a big rig? Well, don’t go here! Some places are just not big-rig friendly. Looking for an idyllic off-the-beaten-path campground in Trinidad, California, I found what looked like a little piece of floral heaven! Azalea Glen RV park sounded beautiful. The reviews were amazing. The enticement to drive just a bit out of the way was extreme. So I booked! … Find out what happened to Nanci and her husband here.
Ask Dave
Time to reseal your RV roof seams? Here are caulking tips
Are ye ol’ eyes giving you problems? Is the small type getting too small to read? (It happens to the best of us.) This will save your day.
Reader poll
How many times a day do you brush your teeth?
Quick tip
Three sets of keys means not losing all
“I have three complete sets of RV keys. One is in my pocket, one is in a secret but accessible place on the outside of the coach, and one is with my son (or friend) in a Fed-X envelope filled out with my account number ready to address and send to me in an emergency.” Thanks to Joe B.
Website of the day
25 Amazing Hot Springs In the U.S. You Must Soak In
They’re not lying—You must soak in these! Okay, it’s not a requirement, but after seeing the photos, you’re sure going to want to! (We do!)
Trivia
Today, cigars are sometimes referred to as stogies. As American pioneers traveled west, Conestoga wagon drivers frequently smoked cigars. They thought the cigar would act as a filter and keep dust from their throats. So many wagon drivers smoked cigars that they eventually became known as “Conestogas,” or stogies for short.
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
If you have a dog, there’s no way you won’t laugh at this. It made us laugh out loud!
Readers’ pet of the day
“Our sweet girl, Autumn (Lab/Golden mix), has been camping with us since she was a 4-month-old rescue pup. She will be 16 in a few months. She enjoys walks around the campground, all the outdoor smells, and especially snuggling in bed with us on a chilly morning.” —Cynthia Westover
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Autumn- you are a beautiful girl and a seasoned rv’er. Keep making wonderful memories with your folks! What a gift! Don
As a college student, I had a work/study job at the university library. Among other tasks, I assisted (mostly) freshmen on how to properly use that “first search engine”.
I remember typing cards and filing them in it.
Autumn is one special dog!! I think dogs that come along camping live longer. I have a 15yr old golden that still loves camping
Autumn is gorgeous, thank you for rescuing. Always better to adopt than shop. And Autumn is well traveled as well. Keep on camping.
Put a digital lock on RVs door. Put spare set of all keys inside RV. We use a magnetic hook on the RV door frame.
I carry a spare Truck Key, coded, in my wallet, just in case.
Autumn. What a smiling face!
The first Search Engine? That was the database. The search engine was me (or you).
I volunteered at my middle school library and spent time at local libraries and do remember these card catalog systems. Dang those where the days my friend. I still see them but hardly used. Hate to say it but I do miss them but not when I need a speedy search engine to find something quick.