By Chuck Woodbury
PUBLISHER
We’re curious about which of the general RVing topics below interest you the most? Would you please take a moment to respond to the poll below by selecting up to FIVE topics that you would like us to write about more often than others? Feel free to add another topic if you wish.
Again, please tell us which of these 12 categories (5 maximum) are the most interesting to you. Here is a brief outline of each.
The poll follows below:
Travel destinations: Guides to scenic routes, national parks, and hidden gems, along with recommendations for campgrounds.
Maintenance tips: Practical advice for routine upkeep, troubleshooting common issues, and seasonal maintenance checklists.
Upgrades and modifications: Insights on enhancing RV features, such as solar power systems, improving storage solutions, and upgrading appliances.
Lifestyle and community: Stories about RV living, tips for managing life on the road, and insights into connecting with fellow RVers.
Camping tips: Recommendations for essential gear, cooking while camping, and best practices for setting up and breaking down a campsite.
Safety tips: Tips on staying safe while traveling, securing the RV, and preparing for emergencies, including travel safety protocols.
Financial considerations: Guidance on budgeting for RV travel, understanding insurance options, and tips for saving money on the road.
RV parks and campgrounds: Reviews and rankings of popular RV parks, what to look for in a good campground, and how to make reservations.
Traveling with pets: Advice about traveling with pets.
Sustainability and eco-friendly travel: Tips for reducing environmental impact while traveling, including using renewable energy, minimizing waste, and choosing sustainable campsites.
Full-time RVing: Living in an RV all the time.
Beginning RVer topics: Advice and information for new or aspiring RVers.
I read everything each issue. Never can tell when there is a small idea or piece of information hidden within an article.
Do not read the new RV items, unless it is very unusual.
I think you’ve gotten the editorial mix just about right. In general I enjoy reading about accessories, especially electronics (WiFi, cameras, etc) and safety -related items.
I do the same, including the comments. You never know where a nugget of genius will appear and make you say, “I would have never thought of that”!
1.5” Pool noodle rings on the blinds instead of Velcro. It eliminates the “breeze bang” without eliminating the breeze. Whodathunk?
Thermostatically controlled chicken coop heaters in the wet bay instead of a high wattage light bulb to keep things warm. No scorch risk, even heat, no wasted power.
Silicone grease on the toilet lip seal to double its service life. So many great and economical ideas.
The polls are fun too as they show the diversity of the readers.
I know the ads are necessary and there is a lot about them you cannot control. But is it possible to control the amount of screen they cover? Today every time I scroll back up the page an ad is sliding up on the lower part of the screen covering as much as 3/4 of the screen. Just now it prevented me from even seeing what I’m trying to put in this comment. There are a few others that cover part of the screen but this one for a thermal printer covers so much of the screen in addition to the keyboard that it interferes with my viewing.
Sounds like you may need an “ad blocker” on your computer.
I have been having the same problem. I found that the only thing that will stop this is using my VPN. But it blocks the polls and posting comments. I just had to turn it off to post this. No other ad blocker I’ve tried works for this problem.
Hi Toolman,
So, we (at RVtravel.com) are able to get any ads that cover the keyboard blocked. They are not supposed to do that. We are not supposed to have ANY pop out or pop over ads except the video tips & ads that shows up on stories at the top and then pops out as you scroll down. Clicking the close button gets rid of it.
But we need details of the ad, preferably a screen shot.
Thanks,
Kim
Hi Paul, we’re not supposed to have any ads that cover the screen. We have a small video pop out that you can close that shows our helpful tips videos interspersed with ads, but that’s it.
That said, so much of modern advertising is automated that advertisers slip ads past our ad company’s specs all the time. Sometimes it’s just for s short while, other times it’s persistent.
What would be helpful is to get an idea of what the ad was for, a brand name. A screen capture is best, but as much detail as you can add would be great. Then I can contact the ad folks and ask that they block that ad from running on our site.
Thanks-
Kim
I voted for Lifestyle & Community as one of my choices. I do want to say that RV Travel does a far better job of this than much of the competing media. Kudos to the writers.
I chose Travel Destinations.
I enjoy learning of new places to visit… not the standard mill of known places, but off-the-wall quirky destinations.
For example, lesser known places like Dorothy’s House in KS, Smokey Bear museum in NM, the Borax Museum in CA.
The smokey bear museum is a hoot…been there and enjoyed it all.
I could do without the pet pictures. Not that we don’t like dogs, but I don’t need to see everybody else’s.
Chuck asked for what interests you…your favorites…so your comment is irrelevant 🙄
I specifically excluded travel destinations because I like to think I discovered stuff on my own. I just ignore all the Instagrammys when I get there.
This was extremely hard to pick out just 5 (out of 12). I usually read and enjoy all of the articles.
Space saving gear- Inside and outside the camper.
Can’t emphasize maintenance enough in my book from the ground up.
Surprised you didn’t include RV reviews. I found them to be very helpful.
Vintage RVs
I think the balance is very good currently. I also believe that evolving is important and the change yesterday for Nanci’s article from Campground Crowding to “concerns and comments” is a good one and shows that the newsletter itself evolving to keep up with changes in the RV community.
I agree! 😃
As below, tough to pick 5. Though I’ve been a long time RV’er, excluding tips for beginners is excluding what I would suspect is one of the appeals for your new RV’ing readers.
We appreciate your current variety of topics. Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know—that’s where your newsletter comes in…
Yes, well said!
Thank you, Chuck, for asking. 🙂 Have a great day and safe travels!