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Why would a gift basket company build these trailers?

Paul Lacitinola -
Quite possibly the holy grail of the trailer world is the Geographic Model X, produced by Harry & David, better known for their mail-order...

How it happened: The history of our favorite fire-preventing Smokey Bear

Gail Marsh -
You may have driven your RV past his famous image. You’ve probably known him since you were a child. I’m talking about Smokey Bear,...

How it Happened: The cheerful Life is Good Company

Gail Marsh -
You’ve undoubtedly seen the T-shirts. You may even own two or three, like me! No one captures the simple pleasures of life, especially camping...

How it Happened: A candy bar helped invent the microwave oven

Gail Marsh -
I miss the microwave oven (or just "microwave" as it's popularly known today) most when we boondock or tent camp. This fabulous invention can...

How it Happened: The invention of the potato chip

Gail Marsh -
There is controversy over the actual origin of the potato chip. There! I’m saying that upfront. The thing is, folks who dispute the most...

The story of Airstream, NASA and the space program’s Mobile Quarantine Facility

Dave Solberg -
This past weekend I had the chance to tour the Kennedy Space Center and learn about Airstream's Mobile Quarantine Facility. I have such fond...

How it Happened: Thank a mulberry tree and the Silk Road for the cardboard box

Gail Marsh -
I’ve stopped counting. Peeking into just one RV cupboard, I counted 14! I’m talking about cardboard boxes. From breakfast cereal to crackers to spaghetti...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Newsletter Editor -
Issue 1787 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...
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