America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001
Issue 2919 • New issue every weekday
Today’s thought
“I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.” —Thomas Watson, president of IBM, 1943
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Cheese Day!
On this day in history: 1896 – Henry Ford completes the Ford Quadricycle, his first gasoline-powered automobile, and gives it a successful test run.
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Tip of the day
Blowing in the wind: Truckers’ tips for safe driving
By Nanci Dixon
Several interstates are notorious for wind, particularly in the spring and fall. I-40, I-10, and I-8 have all sidelined us at one time or another. I-40 near Winslow and Flagstaff, Arizona, periodically reports that semi-trucks have literally blown over in the wind along the interstate. So if trucks have a hard time in a windstorm, what about RVs? What do the truckers do to stay safe while the wind blows?
The tips here are ones that long-haul truckers know about driving during a windstorm, but they are also very useful for RVers.
Article and video
Master carpenter builds incredible skoolie conversion from scraps
Here, we meet Brad Nott, a master carpenter who used the scraps in his shop and leftover parts to build an incredible skoolie conversion. This vehicle might have started life as a 1985 Crown school bus, but I am sure nobody back then envisioned what it would one day become.
Featured article
RVtravel.com readers have seen real-life UFOs, even an RV UFO!
By Cheri Sicard
Awhile ago we asked if you have ever seen a UFO or some other type of inexplicable phenomenon in the sky. Some of you have had some astounding, unbelievable real-life UFO experiences. Think we’re alone here? Well, maybe not… Read about your experiences here.
Get your outdoor games ready! Don’t have any? As an RVer, you need one (or two or three). They are so fun! See all your options here.
Ask Dave
I find most campground water is horrible. Can I travel with a full fresh water tank?
Reader poll
Do one or more of your pets sleep in bed with you at night?
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Quick tip
Important “rest stop” safety checks
Do a safety walk-around at every “rest stop”: Thump your tires – they should all “sound” the same. Feel the wheel hubs – excessive heat is a warning. Check lighting, hitch, safety chains, breakaway cable. Look for “loose stuff,” like a bumper-stored dump hose. Save time, save money, maybe save someone’s life.
Website of the day
Savor regional flavors and big thrills at the 10 best state fairs
Get your Ferris-wheel-ridin’, corn-dog-eatin’ self ready to have some fun! This list ranks the top 10 state fairs around the country as of 2025.
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
We use one of these, and we gotta say, we love it! You’ll use it much more than you think. Trust us.
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:
• 25 percent married the first person they ever dated.
• 18 percent have done a serious remodel in their RV, and another 33 percent have done a minor remodel.
• 25 percent have ridden in a hot air balloon.
Recent poll: How would you rate your health considering your age?
Trivia
Think there’s just one type of grass? Wrong! There are about 1,400 species of grass just in the U.S. alone. Grasses also make up about 25% of all plant life on Earth.
Celebrate National Cheese Day
- Celebrate National Fondue Day with these melted cheese recipes
- Reinvent your mac and cheese with these creative recipes
- 4 delicious recipes with blue cheese
Readers’ pet of the day
“Mojo (breed: don’t know, but if loveable is a breed…) (age 3?) came to us when we went to donate some things at a rescue after our 16+ year old Pomeranian had passed. He had been to 49 states and several Provinces in Canada. I didn’t think we could have another in our full-time RV life… but WRONG! Mojo loves it as much as we do!” —Jeri Shepard
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• Pet Food and all pet products at Amazon
• RVing with Dogs group on Facebook. You’ll love it.
FREE IS YUMMY! Tomorrow, June 5, only. Stop in at a Krispy Kreme and get a free doughnut of your choice (some types are excluded). No purchase necessary. Membership not required.
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Mojo looks like you found your perfect match! I hope y’all are making wonderful memories. Keep rolling down the road! Don