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Issue 2936 • New issue every weekday
Today’s thought
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ―
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Darts Day! We love playing darts! Do you? If so, you’ll love this!
On this day in history: 1889 – Hyde Park and several other Illinois townships vote to be annexed by Chicago, forming the largest United States city in area and second largest in population at the time.
Tip of the day
Have a loose screw? Here’s how to fix it
By Dave Helgeson
I suspect most RVers have a screw loose, and I am not just referring to our questionable mental state of white line fever traveling the country in a house on wheels. The interiors of most RVs are constructed of wood: wood cabinets, vinyl-covered wood paneling, etc. Most also contain cabinet framing with photo-wrapped wood. Basically, it is a picture of nice-looking uniform wood grain wrapped around what is often a piece of soft, inexpensive pine.
If you have a loose screw on a cabinet hinge, the odds are it is the side of the hinge screwed into the cabinet framing. The soft grain of the pine doesn’t hold the screw as well as the hardwood the cabinet door is made from. If you have a cabinet screw loose, it typically won’t do any good to tighten it as there is no longer any solid wood under the photo wrapping for it to bite into. Continue reading.
More tips from this weekend:
- RVing this summer? Here are our top summer RVing tips and articles for you
- 3-part camping mosquito control that works
- The RV bathroom upgrade that saves aging knees
- What’s the second-best thing you can do for your RV air conditioner?
FACTOID: Honeybees visit about 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey.
RV review
Clasica: A new, lightweight, vintage-style fiberglass travel trailer
With many lightweight campers, low weight often means no standing room. Furthermore, vintage charm often means old-trailer headaches. The brand-new fiberglass Clasica travel trailers go after both problems at once. The trailer has a 1970s shape and a much simpler approach than most small trailers of today, but has modern amenities. That mix is what makes it interesting. Check it out.
No more painful chafing
Long travel days, summer heat, and hours behind the wheel can make skin irritation miserable—but this little stick helps stop chafing before it starts. Toss it in your RV, purse, or glove box for quick relief anywhere skin rubs, from thighs to waistbands, bra straps, to sore feet in walking shoes. Learn more or order.
In the RV shop with Dustin
Water heater drain plug and wrench kit makes Dometic water heater repairs easy
Whether you’re a seasoned RV enthusiast or a novice on the road, maintaining your RV’s water heater is a crucial aspect of ensuring a smooth and trouble-free journey. Enter the Dometic Water Heater Drain Plug and Wrench Kit—a game-changer for anyone looking to simplify the process of water heater maintenance. Continue reading to learn more.
Article and video
Meet the woman in her 80s who built her own ProMaster camper van
Kate had already spent more than 20 years RVing when she built the van she loves most. Now in her 80s, she downsized to a 136-inch-wheelbase Ram ProMaster called Zip, and the smaller rig gave her more freedom, more comfort, and a stronger sense of being alive. Her story isn’t only about a van build. It’s also about getting back on the road after serious health problems. She talks about it in this article and video.
The latest news for RVers
- The campground was ‘full.’ So why were half the sites empty?
- Are algorithms replacing competition at the gas pump? A lawsuit says yes
- He dropped his sunglasses in a campground toilet. His rescue wasn’t funny
- Pilot, Flying J offering Fourth of July fuel discount: 25 cents off every gallon July 1–5
- The campground was open. The water wasn’t. A lesson for every RVer
To read more recent news, click here.
Featured article
9 interesting tidbits about our National Parks’ natural wonders
By Nanci Dixon
My bucket list is heavily weighted toward visiting all the National Parks and as many National Historic sites and military parks as I can drag my husband to in our lifetime and with our RV. Not only do I want to visit them, but I want to learn about them as much as I can, too. Fun facts are a great way to do just that! Continue reading.
GOT ANTS?
Ants love your home, RV, and campsite, but not for long! This is the best-selling ant killer, and it works. Get rid of them for good!
Ask Dave
Do I need to change oil in inverter generator as often as recommended?
Reader poll
When you bought your towable RV, did you buy a vehicle to tow it?
Campground flag of the day
Quick tip
What you didn’t know about bananas
Many banana lovers are quick to toss the strange stringy bits that emerge when peeling the fruit, but maybe they shouldn’t. “Phloem bundles” are perfectly edible and nutritious. They are essentially tubes that pump the sugars and other products of photosynthesis to wherever they are needed. A banana’s skin, though tough and bitter, is edible and rich in several key nutrients. A good way to avoid wasting banana skins is to place them in water for a couple of days to allow some of the nutrients to steep into the water, making it an excellent drink for indoor plants.
Pssssst: Like bananas? Then here are some recipes for you!
Website of the day
23 of the Most Beautiful Gardens in America
These gardens really are stunning! ‘Tis the season to be outside and admire Mother Nature, so get out to some of these gardens and be prepared to be amazed.
? MYSTERY PRODUCT OF THE DAY ?
In 1889, a now-famous man said, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” Boy, was he wrong! Wait until you see this! What kind of a mind thinks up something like this? P.S. Don’t be scared!
Monday Motivation
“You’ll seldom experience regret for anything that you’ve done. It is what you haven’t done that will torment you. The message, therefore, is clear. Do it! Develop an appreciation for the present moment. Seize every second of your life and savor it.” ―Wayne W. Dyer
Trivia
Don’t peel apples: The skin contains up to 50% of the total nutrients and roughly two-thirds of the antioxidants. Apples are often held in commercial cold storage for months. Long-term cold storage can decrease the fruit’s total phenol content by up to 50% in the flesh. Locally sourced, freshly harvested apples are always more nutritious than those shipped globally out of season.
Readers’ pet of the day
“Here is Tinkerbell or ‘Tink’ (Corgi, 5 months old), enjoying her first hike on her first camping trip near Zion National Park.” —Richard Saathoff
Send us a photo of your pet with a short description. No blurry photos and please do not submit your photo more than once. Thanks!
Leave here with a laugh
This makes us laugh every time we watch it!
IT’S HOT! Your car needs a sunshade to keep its interior cool. This is the #1 best-seller—look at the reviews!
Photo of the day
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