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Issue 2927 • New issue every weekday
Today’s thought
“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Fudge Day! Here are some of our favorite fudge recipes.
On this day in history: 1903 – The Ford Motor Company is incorporated.
Tip of the day
Simple strap hack makes propane cylinder transport easy
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
Lugging propane cylinders in the back of the pickup for a refill can be risky. Left on their own, they tend to tip over, and can get into mischief. Federal regulations tell us that transported cylinders need to be secured. Here’s an RVtravel.com reader’s suggestion for fifth wheel owners. This propane tie-down hack is simple! (Plus, we share a tip for non-fifth wheel owners, too.)
Article and video
The viral tortilla cinnamon roll hack really works
The best bite of any cinnamon roll is the center—soft, sticky, and packed with cinnamon sugar. Chef Andrew Gruel put a viral shortcut to the test by turning that idea into a fast dessert with four ingredients: tortillas, cinnamon, sugar, and butter.
The appeal is obvious. There is no dough to make, no yeast to wait on, and no long bake day. It’s also convenient for small-space cooks, like RVers. This looks soooo gooooood.
Featured article
RVers discuss camping vs. glamping, but does the difference really matter?
By Gail Marsh
It’s just a matter of semantics. At least, that’s how I viewed the recent discussion around the campfire. Other folks took the discussion much more seriously as they tried to define what they’re doing in their RVs: camping, glamping, or what?! Continue reading, then let us know what you think.
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My RV’s gray tank valve handle and rod are missing. How can I drain the smelly tank?
Reader poll
Do you listen to music while you drive?
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Quick tip
Watch your rear!
“Here is a tip I use while driving down the highway. I installed a Fresnel lens on the rear window of my 31-foot Class C motorhome to enable me to see close to the rear of the rig. Doing this gives me the added advantage of being able to know when I’ve passed another vehicle and it’s far enough behind to allow me to change lanes. When I can see the headlights of the overtaken vehicle in the Fresnel lens, it’s safe to go. The normal rearview or side-view mirrors do not give a good estimate of how far ahead of the overtaken vehicle you are.” Thanks to Fred C.!
Website of the day
The Best Hike in Every National Park
If you visit a national park, what’s the ONE hike you should do? Probably the one on this list…
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
This takes the meaning of internet cookies to a whole new level! No, your computer doesn’t log your data when you use this, but your stomach is going to grumble every time you hop online!
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:
• 11 percent do not enjoy visiting small-town museums.
• 28 percent have read John Steinbeck’s book “Travels with Charley.”
• 11 percent have been in an auto accident that sent them to the hospital for more than 24 hours.
Recent poll: Have you ever had to change RV plans because of extreme heat?
Trivia
In Syracuse, New York, at the intersection of Tompkins Street and Milton Avenue, you’ll find an upside-down traffic light. Why? When the first traffic light was installed in 1925, a band of Irish immigrant boys took it upon themselves to put the Irish color (green) over the British color (red). The local alderman allowed for the change but, eventually, the state of New York stepped in and had it reversed to standard conventions. However, by 1928 the light was reversed again and still, to this day, remains upside down.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Mandi (Basenji) was very focused on watching a cardinal from our little van motorhome in Everglades National Park, Florida.” —Sylvia Jordan
Send us a photo of your pet with a short description. We publish one each weekday in RV Daily Tips and in our Sunday RV Travel newsletter. No blurry photos, please! Please do not submit your photo more than once. Thanks!
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The ‘Fasta Pasta’ pasta cooker cooks pasta perfectly; minimal water and no propane
Nanci Dixon writes, “This is my new favorite ‘As seen on TV’ pasta cooker. It really is perfect for the RV!” To cook the perfect pasta all you do is add pasta, water, and microwave. It uses little water and no propane—no “real” cooking involved. Read Nanci’s review of it here. It’s great!
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The camping/glamping conversation is puzzling to me. We have a 5th wheel and a brick home. If we are not at home we are camping. I don’t understand why this discussion comes up and why some feel that they have to justify their choices. We are traveling now, weather is terrible and I am grateful we are camping in a trailer and not a tent.