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Today’s thought
“Housework can’t kill you, but why take a chance?” —Phyllis Diller
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is Earth Day! We love this big, beautiful planet of ours!
On this day in history: 1876 – The first National League baseball game is played at the Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia.
Tip of the day
Detailed tips on how to plan for an RV trip when you’re not a planner
By Nanci Dixon
We often get suggestions, comments and requests from our readers. We received this email from one of those readers, Walter B., asking for help with RV trip planning.
Walter wrote, ”I so enjoy reading the various RVtravel.com articles but would greatly appreciate an article (or series) on trip planning for dummies. Maybe trip planning examples for part-time RVers, full-time RVers, boondockers, etc. …” Continue reading.
RV review
2026 Lightship AE.1 Atmos—a real science-fiction RV
By Gail Marsh
“Meet George Jetson!” Well, not really. However, this electric, pop-up travel trailer by Lightship does remind me of science fiction cartoons from the 1970s-’80s. The 2026 Lightship AE.1 Atmos is built for couples or small families who want electric towing without sacrificing range, comfort, or capability. This is not just another camper. It’s a redesign from the ground up of what an RV can be in an electric era. Check it out and see what you think.
STAY COOL ALL SUMMER LONG!
Now, run your RV’s air conditioner when you normally could not! Learn why our publisher, Chuck Woodbury, raves about this.
Article and video
22 essential dry camping tips for boondockers
By Cheri Sicard
Chris and Lindsay, from the Called to Wander YouTube channel, share their best dry camping tips and tricks in this video. The video title says there are 20 tips, but I counted 22. If you’re an experienced boondocker, you probably know many of these tips already. But so many people are hesitant to try RV off-grid living, and these tips can help get them started.
Featured article
The top 5 RV-friendly national parks
By Nanci Dixon
There are many great National Parks to visit in an RV, but the best one for you will depend on your interests, the type of RV and the type of experience you’re looking for. Here are a few of the most popular options. My husband and I have visited all of the ones below and loved each one, all for different reasons. Have you visited these parks?
Ask Dave
Is Top Tier gasoline really necessary?
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Reader poll
Have you ever taken a scenic helicopter ride?
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Quick tip
RV storage ideas? Think outside the cabinet
The folks at Home Is Where We Take It came up with this unusual but fascinating idea. When looking for RV storage ideas, think outside the box. “We added this can storage to the side of our cabinet near our stove. We got ours from Walmart and it is perfect for cans in an otherwise unused space. If you don’t use cans, I could easily see using this space for shoe storage or maybe a great place for kitchen wraps/Ziplocs. If you have small kids, this would be a great place for activity containers. There’s no need to waste space when you don’t have it to waste!”
On this day last year…
- Ask Dave: Is there an awning to keep RV slide room cooler and not block fridge vents?
- Article & video: Beware of private seller RV scams
- Featured article: RV tripping to Bryce Canyon National Park: What to know, what to do, where to stay
Website of the day
Earth Day
The official website for Earth Day, which has been celebrated since April 22, 1970.
RANDOM RV THOUGHT: In our society where virtually everything we eat is purchased from a supermarket, a campsite by a stream may provide a child with the realization that what we eat needn’t always come from a store. It can be a great thrill for Junior, when fishing with Dad, to land a small trout, clean it, and then eat it for dinner. To a child, such an occasion can be an eye opener that the food that nourishes us was actually once alive, and not just manufactured to be sold at the market.
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
The man reached in his wallet and suddenly he could see again! What was in the wallet? Find out.
Trivia
A 2015 study estimated that there are roughly 3 trillion trees on Earth, give or take a few million. Since there are around 8 billion people currently living on the planet, that means there are about 400 trees per person on Earth.
Readers’ pets of the day
“Sparkles and Angel (Pomsky—Pomeranian/Husky, ages 3 and 5) love camping and boat rides.” —Terrance McKenzie
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• Pet Food and all pet products at Amazon
• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
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On the quick tip of the day. If I even THOUGHT of screwing on those racks outside of the cabinet, that would be grounds for divorce!!!!! 😯
Yes, plus they’re an eyesore and make cleaning the cabinet almost impossible.
Yeah, that isn’t an attractive solution at all. We put (ok, hubby put) racks along the inside walls of my large pantry for cans, they hang out above the items stored below on the shelves. Works great & I am lucky to have the large pantry space I do in our 27′ 5th wheel.
Sparkles and Angel are just gorgeous and I’m sure excellent campers to boot. They look so fluffy and soft I want to pet them. Keep on camping.
Quick Tip thought: Many cabinets in RVs are made of nothing more than particle board. If I were to attach storage as shown in the tip, I’d be using a machine screw or bolt all the way through with a big fender washer and nylok nut on the other side vs any kind of wood screw.
Plus if the door didn’t come apart the hinges might fail.
Beautiful furry faces, such expressions!!! Love it
My granddog Ozzy, is a Pomsky! Sparkles and Angel look a lot like he does. He also loves riding in the boat with their family. They have a ‘cabin’ on Flathead lake in Montana & they spend the summer there. He loves to be on the boat, the fishing boat with the teenagers or the paddle board with mom. They are a fun little dog. Enjoy your adventures with them!