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Today’s thought
“Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” —Mark Twain
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Tourism Day! Being a tourist is what we specialize in, right?
On this day in history: 1952 – The concept of the integrated circuit, the basis for all modern computers, is first published by Geoffrey Dummer.
Tip of the day
The top 10 things I’ve learned while RVing
By Gail Marsh
One of my favorite books is Robert Fulghum’s “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” I was given this book upon retirement after 40 wonderful years of teaching Kindergarten students. I recently found my treasured book and reread Fulghum’s musings. It got me thinking about my life as it is now. As it turns out, much of what Fulghum says in his famous book can be applied to the RVing life.
Article and video
Composting toilet vs. dry flush toilet—an honest off-grid test
Composting toilets vs. dry flush toilets—which is best? After almost a year with a Trelino composting toilet, KimAnn Chessa tried the Modiwell dry-flush toilet for one full week. One toilet was staying, and one was going. Here, she shares her results.
Just-published books you might love:
- 2027 Rand McNally Easy to Read Midsize Road Atlas
- The Milepost 2026: Alaska Travel Planner
- This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History
- 100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A.: The Country’s Ultimate Scenic Trails
- The Wilder Way: A Memoir of Adventure, Freedom, and an Uncharted Life
Featured article
RV cargo weight NOT to exceed 1,550 lbs.? WHAT? Are they kidding?!
By Cheri Sicard
Joshua from Gander Flight discovered something absolutely unacceptable and something that anyone considering this particular rig needs to be aware of. And you should definitely check out any rig for this…
Ask Dave
My refrigerator has excess frost. Someone suggested using a roll of toilet paper?
THURSDAY TRUTH: Somewhere across America right now, an RVer is saying, “We should get an early start tomorrow,” while absolutely not being packed.
Reader poll
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BE COOL IN YOUR RV THIS SUMMER: Now, run your RV’s air conditioner when you otherwise could not! Learn why our publisher Chuck Woodbury raves about this.
Quick tip
The best wallboard anchors
“At some point, we all are going to have to secure something on the inside of our campers. I have found these self-drilling drywall anchors to be the absolute best in the RV wallboard.” Thanks for the tip, Jim B.!
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Having thoughts about what comes next? Scary thoughts? Anxious thoughts? Well, this will help. This could be a wonderful resource for you or someone you care about.
Website of the day
40 of the Most Underrated Summer Destinations in the United States
Still deciding where to travel to this summer? This list from Good Housekeeping is a great place to find some inspiration.
RVing Route 66 group on Facebook. Check it out!
And the survey says…
We’ve polled RVtravel.com readers more than 5,000 times in recent years. Here are a few things we’ve learned about them:
• 20 percent have needed emergency medical care while RVing at least once.
• 13 percent have plans to sell their RV within the next year.
• 17 percent have visited a public library within the last month.
Recent poll: Would you trust AI to help diagnose or fix an RV problem before calling a professional?
Trivia
Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Geyser expels an average of about 7,370 gallons of water per eruption. Based on a 2026 study, individual eruptions vary significantly from roughly 3,223 to 11,703 gallons. Water from an average eruption would fill about 140 standard household bathtubs.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Lucy (Collie mix, age 6) moved into our hearts two weeks after our Suzy crossed the rainbow bridge. This was taken on the first day of her first camping trip with us. We look forward to making new memories with our Lucy.” —Emily Hulsey
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Lucy – you’re a beautiful girl and looks like you’re right where you should be! Enjoy traveling and making memories with your people! Don
Lucy is adorable and appears ready and willing to make lots of memories camping and enjoying the great outdoors. keep on camping.
The quick tip wallboard anchors? Those are for Drywall. Besides, as far as I know there’s no drywall in RV’s. Most have a thin wallboard over some type insulation and are not that deep.
After seeing the quality of the electric and plumbing that are visible in ours, I’ll never be brave enough to poke a hole in any of it’s walls. Sometimes we have had luck with Command Strips. Sometimes.
Some Command Strips have heat sensitive glues. They will detach in Southern summers. The heavy duty ones seem to stick better.
Yes. These anchors are made to be set into drywall, not thin plywood.
The only permanent type of anchor for thin walls are Molly Anchors. They splay out on the inside and compress on the material. They are available for various thicknesses.
Plus, the screw can be removed and the anchor stays in the wall.
I use Metal Self-Drilling Hollow-Wall Anchors.
We started our semi-annual migration back to the north lands this week. Drove part of Route 66 in El Reno, Oklahoma yesterday. The town is proud of it’s heritage. Not sure why our country gave up the route – other than saving the Federal government some money.
Lucky Lucy that she found you when you both needed it!
Laugh – I am convinced, after 20 yrs FT all over N. America, I’m the only one who drives the speed limit….. Calmly.
Sadly, I and my granddaughter and family lost a friend during the nite of May 5th. He was only 38 with a family with young kids, 13 and 8. He was crossing a street in the dark to his home and was hit by a car driven by a 25 yr. old women. City and Hiway Patrol are investigating all aspects. The women left the scene then returned 10 minutes later! Stay alert! Be situational aware. Hard enuf losing many older friends these past few months – let alone a young person with a life yet to be lived and a 25 yr. old driver with a life of a bad memory to relive and remember.
I’m very sorry to hear about your friend, Doug. What a tragedy. Sincere condolences to all. Take care.🤗 –Diane
I am so sorry for your loss. A tragic loss for the young kids left behind.
And the idiots who have to go over 80 are the ones who consume more fuel so I have to pay inflated prices for what I put in my tank. It’s a supply and demand issue for those who don’t understand.