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                                          Today's publisher's pride is  RV Oopsies   by Larry MacDonald, which reached  #32 in travel humor and #54 in hospitality & tourism.  (This book has been in the Amazon top 100 nearly every month since its release.) Book Description:  101 Hilarious (and Painful) Lessons from Real-Life RV Mishaps Every year, thousands of people hit the road in their RVs chasing freedom, fun, and the great outdoors—but even the best adventures come with their fair share of epic fails. From backing into trees and bending jack stands to the infamous black tank blunders, RV life is full of surprises… and not all of them are good ones. For over a decade, author [Name] has asked fellow RVers one simple question:  “What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done while RVing?”  The answers? Outrageous, laugh-out-loud funny...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Travels with Elly  by Larry MacDonald, which reached #109   in travel with pets books. Book description: Discover Canada like never before -- from a personal perspective, similar to John Steinbeck's view of America in his 1960 book  Travels with Charley . The author travels from coast to coast in a trailer with his wife and pets, including their Standard Poodle, Elly, in order to gain a better understanding of his adopted country. Interspersed between descriptions of history, cultures, places, and icons are the author's reflections on various things such as Elly's antics, signage, ferries, political injustice, environmental issues, and animal instincts. To provide a canine's perspective, Elly reflects on things of interest to her, including cats, cows, and other critters...but especially cats! Where was Canada's first settlement? What is its prettiest town? When and where was its most devastating shipwreck? And who was its greate...

  RV life promises freedom, adventure, and the open sky. But sometimes that sky turns dark—and fast. Whether you’re parked in a desert campground or cruising through mountain passes, storms are part of the deal. The question isn’t if you’ll face bad weather. It’s how you’ll handle it. Before the Storm: Preparation Is Survival Experienced RVers know that storm safety starts long before the clouds roll in. Check the forecast—everywhere. Don’t just look at your destination. Scan your entire route, especially elevation changes and regional hazards like flash floods or tornado zones. Prep your rig. Inspect tires, wipers, seals, and roof vents. Secure slide-outs and awnings. Keep your fuel tank full and your emergency kit stocked. Know your thresholds. If winds exceed 40 mph, it’s time to pull over. If gusts hit 60+, evacuate the RV and find shelter in a sturdy building. When the Storm Hits: Adapt and Act Storms don’t wait for you to be ready. RVers learn to read the signs ...