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Celebrating the RV Lifestyle by Mike and Jennifer Wendland. Tips, travel ideas, RV news and great interviews about the RV Lifestyle.
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Avoid a cheap RV: Choose inexpensive and affordable instead
There's a difference between a cheap RV and an inexpensive and affordable RV. We'll help you know the difference and find the best deal with some solid advice. That's one of the big RV questions we tackle this week in Episode 465 of the RV Podcast.
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13 Sept 2023
Why You Should Attend an RV Rally
Have you attended an RV Rally? An RV rally is one of the best ways to come to understand your RV better, learn how to set up and take down camp more efficiently, and to make lifelong friends who will always bring a smile to your camping travels.
That's what we talk about this week in Episode 464 of the RV Podcast, recorded live at the Montana Owners Club National Rally in Goshen, IN. Attended by owners of the luxury Montana brand of fifth wheels, this 8-day-long event brought more than 400 campers to the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds for seminars, socializing and sight-seeing.
Plus our Social Media News, RV News of the Week, Answers to your questions, and more...
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6 Sept 2023
7 Reasons Why You Need to Do a Fall Camping Trip
With cooler temperatures and fewer people, a fall camping trip should be at the top of every RVer's bucket list before the camping season comes to an end. That's what we talk about this week on Episode 463 of the RV Podcast, along with:
Should you use cruise control when towing an RV?
A woman in Georgia dropped off her RV for repair. When she picked it up she found it trashed because squatters had been living in it.
If you are in elk country, give them a wide berth It’s mating season and they can become extremely aggressive.
All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #463 of the RV Podcast
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30 Aug 2023
Choosing the Best RV Internet for You
This week we offer a detailed guide to choosing the best RV Internet for you. For RVers, there is no one solution for everyone. And this week, we detail all the options available.
Our guests are Chris and Cherie from the Mobile Internet Resource Center. Last week, they shared the pros and cons of using Starlink in your RV. We continue the discussion this week in Episode 462 with a breakdown of all the other options, from cellular to Wi-Fi.
Also in this episode:
What it’s like when a Tornado touches down right next to your campsite
The Best State Parks in Every State
The RV News of the Week and your questions
You can even watch the video version from our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel right on this post.
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16 Aug 2023
From S’mores to Scorching Flames: How Careless Campfires Spark Wildfires!
It's been another devasting year for North American forests, with careless campfires too often being the cause of uncontrolled wildfires. What's the best way to have a campfire in the woods?
That's what we talk about in our RV Podcast interview of the week with a spokesperson for the intra-agency task force charged with fighting the catastrophic wildfires that have been so much in the news these days.
Also on the podcast:
A terrible highway tragedy killed five people when a tire blew on their RV on I-91 in Pennsylvania, causing it to veer into an oncoming semi.
Expert tips on keeping your RV roof in good shape
Plus the RV news of the week, travel tips and your RV questions…all coming up on Episode 460 of the RV Podcast.
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9 Aug 2023
RV Trip Planning Tips from the Pros
We have some awesome RV Trip Planning Tips and travel advice from some real pros to share in this episode of the RV Podcast. We just spent a week camping with almost two dozen Ambassadors from Keystone RV. Collectively, their wisdom and expertise is like a college education in the RV Lifestyle that you will not want to miss.
Also in this Episode:
There’s a new land development in Tennessee for RVers
The most dangerous National Parks
Hot weather camping tips
RV industry news, camping meal planning and much more coming up on Episode 459 of the RV Podcast
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2 Aug 2023
Industry Downturn! RV Sales Have Slumped
The RV Sales numbers coming out of Elkhart are dismal this summer, with some dealers even using the R-word to describe the seriousness of the problem - R as in Recession!
We'll talk about that and much more in this Episode 458 of the RV Podcast, including:
* Part 2 of our RV Towing Interview: How to tow a car behind your RV
* The difference between an RV converter and an inverter
* RV travel tips
* Your RV questions
* The RV App of the week
* And a delicious campfire treat
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26 Jul 2023
The RV Towing Basics You MUST Get Right
One of the most daunting parts of camping has to do with RV Towing. Not just how to tow but how to make sure your tow vehicle is up to the task and then how to tow safely and correctly is what we explore in this week's podcast interview -- RV Towing Basics: Expert Advice on doing it right
PLUS...
RV Social Media Buzz: How to decorate the OUTSIDE of your RV
RV News: Bison and bear attacks and more hikers have died from excessive heat
And your RV questions, tips and much more coming up in Episode 357 of the RV Podcast!
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19 Jul 2023
No Water, No Odor, No Problem: The no-mess dry flush RV Toilet!
No one likes emptying their RV toilet. Dealing with black tank odors and regulating the water used for flushing is a pain. But the future of RV toilets is now here.
This week on Episode 456 of the RV Podcast we tall you one of the RV Community's Best-Kept Secret: The electric Laveo Toilet.
Also in this episode:
Expert advice on how to safely unhook, refill and reattach your RV’s propane tanks.
The hottest social media buzz about the RV lifestyle
And the RV News of the week, your questions, a fabulous camping food recipe and much, much more
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12 Jul 2023
Yellowstone Tourons: The Shocking and Outrageous Behavior of Park Visitors Revealed!
They're called Yellowstone Tourons - selfish, irresponsible "tourist morons" whose disdain of the Yellowstone National Park rules puts themselves and wildlife at risk. Their outrageous behavior makes the news almost weekly.
And this week on Episode 455 of the RV Podcast, we talk to a ranger at Yellowstone National Park about a rash of these “Touron” incidents - and what responsible visitors can do to help park rangers deal with the problems.
Plus…
expert tips on maintaining the critical safety detectors on your RV
Welcome news of lower gas prices in the near future
Reports on too close encounters with bears
And RV News, travel information, and your RV Lifestyle questions.
You can watch the video version from our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel by clicking the player below.
If you prefer an audio-only podcast, you can hear us through your favorite podcast app or listen now through the player below.
SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ - Wendy Bowyer
Wendy Bowyer reports on the hot issues most talked about this past week on our RV Lifestyle Facebook Group:
One post that really caught people's attention last week was from John. John took a picture of his awning that hadn't been cleaned in five years. As you can imagine, it was pretty stained and dirty. John bought a Magic Eraser mop and cleaned a section of it and showed everyone the before and after.
People loved it!
Some asked specific questions about the Magic Eraser mop. Others shared what they use to successfully clean their awnings. Some use a product called Awesome, sold at dollar stores, and others use a homemade combo with Dawn dish soap, a dash of bleach, and water.
Others said to prevent the mold in the first place, always make sure your awning is dry before storage.
Lots of helpful tips in that post, with hundreds and hundreds of shares and comments.
Angie had quite the scare last week. The very second she stepped outside her camper last week, what did she see but a BLACK BEAR! She said the bear came up from the side of her RV, completely freaked her out, and she ran right back in.
Can you imagine?
She was camping in Helen, Georgia, and her post led to a big long conversation of what others would do if they came face to face with a black bear. And do you know, quite a few RV Lifestyle Facebook members have!
Rhonda said one time she was camping at Glacier National Park, came out of the camper, turned, and there, under the slide out, was a black bear just 6 feet away! She said she gasped so loudly she scared the poor thing. The bear actually jumped, its eyes grew big and it ran away!
Josh said he had a black bear walk up to him in the Smokies two years ago. He said it was amazing how something so big could be so quiet. The encounter was the scariest experience of his life.
Then, I'll leave you with a picture and a"public service announcement".
Teresa snatched a picture of her dog, a Blue Heeler, poking his head through the window of her rig and wrote:
"Public Service Announcement: Fifth Wheel screens are not Blue Heeler proof."
The picture was adorable and many said their dogs poke their heads through the screens of their campers, too. Who knew?? Many shared pictures - which were fun to see!
RV RECIPE OF THE WEEK - Jerrica Mah
Time now for the RV Recipe of the Week, brought to you by CampingFoodRecipes.com
Here's the editor of CampingFoodRecipes.com, outdoor enthusiast and lifelong foodie enthusiast Jerrica Mah:
Campfire Nachos Recipe
Hey Camping Foodies, Jerrica here with CampingFoodRecipes.com, and this week I have a crowd pleaser for you. The recipe of the week is Campfire Nachos, and if you've ever had them before, you know they disappear quickly around the campfire.
They're really fun to make. You can toss in any ingredients you want with the chips and cheese, cook them over the campfire, and then we all dig in straight from the skillet.
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5 Jul 2023
Mysteries in the Wild: Hunting Down Missing Hikers in National Parks
In Episode 454 of the RV Podcast this week, we discuss finding missing hikers in National Parks. You’ll be surprised at how many there are. Other topics this week include:
A mystery gas sickens campers in a Colorado campground
Expert tips on how to properly take care of your RV awning
An ingenious and simple hack on how to easily make an RV bed
And the dismal stats that show RV shipments to dealers are down almost 50% so far this year, leading some manufacturers to be on extended shutdowns.
You can watch the video version from our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel by going right to our post.
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28 Jun 2023
Is a Guided RV Tour Right for YOU?
If you like cruises and all-inclusive travel, a guided RV tour sure makes sense. Except instead of ships, you're cruising in an RV "land yacht" with all your camping, excursion, and most of your meal costs covered at no additional costs. In Episode 453 RV Podcast this week we talk about Guided RV Tours and find out if they are right for you. Other topics this week include:
- Should eBikes be allowed in National Parks?
- A great make-ahead camping food recipe to save you time
- and expert tips on keeping your RV Plumbing System working properly
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21 Jun 2023
Community Connection: How Shared RV knowledge can enhance your RV Lifestyle
By tapping into the shared RV knowledge of fellow RVers and leveraging the collective wisdom of the RV Lifestyle Facebook Group, you can solve maintenance problems, make new friends, and even plan trips.
In Episode 552 of the RV Podcast, we explore how shared RV knowledge can empower and enrich your RV journey, enabling you to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Also this week we discuss:
Troubleshooting your TV’s Coach Batteries
A great pancake recipe perfect for camping mornings
A great app to locate essential services near you
The RV News of the Week, and
When it makes sense to downsize your RV
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14 Jun 2023
Escape the Ordinary: Unveiling the New Harvest Hosts Programs
A series of new Harvest Hosts programs is making it super easy for RVers to find overnight campspots – even in sold-out campgrounds. In Episode 451 of the RV Podcast, Harvest Hosts CEO Joel Holland details the new offerings as he shares the many ways his company is helping RVers find unique places to camp and explore.
Also this week we have:
RV News of dangerous wildlife encounters
Social Media feedback on RV campground etiquette
A guide to proper use of your RV air conditioner
And the best way to attach photos to the walls of your RV
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7 Jun 2023
Camping on Private and Public Land with Hipcamp
If you want to find great camping on private and public land, then the one tool that you will want to use is a popular app called Hipcamp. In Episode 450 of the RV Podcast we talk with the founder and CEO about how it works.
Also in this episode:
Our Fall Gathering has been announced – a Music City Meetup in Nashville, TN Oct. 2-5
The best and most friendly campgrounds as judged by our RV Lifestyle Facebook Group members
A story on how “Tourons” – tourist idiots – have been causing problems again at Yellowstone
And RV recipes, Tips, helpful ways to organize and RV and some solid expert advice on the best speed and distance to travel when RVing
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31 May 2023
Don’t get burned with an RV extended warranty!
No one likes to pay for RV repairs. That's where an RV extended warranty can save a lot of headaches. But signing up for one at the dealership at the time of the purchase is seldom a wise decision. This week in Episode 449 of the RV Podcast, we dig into the intricacies of an RV extended warranty and how to get the best deal. Also this week:
There's a lot of RV social media buzz about very expensive road tolls out East
Expert advice on how to prep your RV for sale to get the best price
Why campfire hot dogs need sauerkraut!
How to instantly identify any plant, bush or tree
RV news, tips and inside information to make your next road trip a success
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24 May 2023
Can you REALLY use AI to plan a camping trip?
This week in Episode 448 of the RV podcast, we find out of you can really use AI to plan a camping trip, interviewing the CEO of a new RV travel planning app that relies almost entirely on AI. Plus, we have lots RV News, RV tips, social media tidbits and answers to audience questions about the RV Lifestyle.
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17 May 2023
How NOT to lose your pet on a camping trip
One of the worst things that can happen is to lose your pet on a camping trip. It happens all the time. There are a lot of things you can do to prevent them from running away. In this week's episode, we feature an interview with a real-life pet detective who offers expert advice and tells us what to do if our dog runs away on a camping trip.
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10 May 2023
Fulltime RV Couple Spend 1,000 Days on the Road
What’s it like being a fulltime RV couple? This week on the podcast, we learn what it’s been like spending 1,000 days on the road from a couple that did just that and plans to spend many more enjoying the RV Lifestyle.
If you’ve been contemplating the fulltime RV Life, you won’t want to miss our interview of the week.
Also, in this Episode 446 of the RV Podcast, we share the RV News of the Week, Tips about your RV refrigerator, the latest RV social media buzz, and answers to your questions about the RV Lifestyle.
You can watch the podcast, or listen right here!
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3 May 2023
The Secret to the Perfect Camping Trip? We’ve got The Dyrt!
This week, we tell you how to plan the perfect camping trip by using the Internet's most popular camping app. It's called The Dyrt and it's adding some new features to the pro version that will revolutionize the way you find campgrounds. Our interview guest on Episode 445 of the RV Podcast is Kevin Long, the CEO of The Dyrt and he's offering our audience a free trial of these new pro features that you'll want to snag to plan your perfect camping trip this summer. Plus our Social Media News, RV Lifestyle News, RV Tip of the week from certified RV Inspector Brenda of Queen Bee RV, and questions we answer from our audience.
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26 Apr 2023
Get Ready for the Most Innovative EV Travel Trailer Yet!
The rush to make electric vehicles has now shown up in an amazingly innovative EV travel trailer called the Lightship. In this episode 444 of the RV Podcast, we’ll meet two former longtime employees, Tesla employees, who left to start their own company that has developed this sleek 27-foot long trailer. And there are lots more in this episode - handy tips about RV electrical management, the RV news of the week, hot-button RV topics from special media, and a very clever way to use the latest version of that amazing Chat GPT artificial intelligence tool to help you make short work out of planning an RV trip.
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12 Apr 2023
Sick of Bad Camping? Find the Best Campsites with AllStays
We’ve used AllStays for over a decade now and it just gets easier and easier. So when we heard that the founder retired and there’s a new CEO, we thought it would be good to get him on the podcast to update us on how this easy-to-use resource can be put to good use. Our conversation with AllStays CEO Phil Rogers is our Interview of the Week with this episode.
Also this week:
Social Media Buzz talks about finding the best toilet paper for RVers.
The RV Tip of the Week uncovers the defects most RVers miss when taking possession of a new rig.
The App of the Week shares a digital journal aimed at photographers that is perfect for RVers who take lots of photos on camping trips.
The RV News of the Week shares the National Parks that visitors are most pleased by.
The RV Question of the Week reveals just how much it can cost to develop an RV property.
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5 Apr 2023
RV Electricity Dos and Don’ts
Before heading out for a new season of camping, there are some RV Electricity Dos and Don'ts you need to know about. We detail them from a top expert whose advice can save you lots of grief. Our guest is Mike Sokol, who tells us in Episode 441 of the RV Podcast how to safely wake up your RV's electrical system. Plus we talk about all the bad weather and how to safe while RVing, news, and a new FEATURE - Social Media Buzz, and a segment on creating an RV safety plan for peace of mind from Brenda of Queen Bee RV.
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29 Mar 2023
Get Ready for Spring: RV Dewinterizing Tips from a Pro
Is your RV ready for a new season of camping? In Episode 440 of the RV Podcast, we have insider RV dewinterizing tips from one of the most respected pros in the industry. Chris Daugherty is our special guest and Chris really knows his stiff. He presents very popular RV maintenance seminars at the country’s biggest RV shows and has been an RV industry consultant for years.
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22 Mar 2023
Blood Clots and RV Travel: The Most Dangerous Risk You Never Knew Existed
Blood clots and RV Travel pose a serious risk to RVers, and yet few are even aware of this hidden danger. When sitting in a truck or RV for extended periods, such as on long drives, blood flow can slow down and cause blood clots to form. These clots can break off and travel to the lungs, causing a potentially fatal condition called pulmonary embolism. That's just what happened to the husband of Betsy Johnson. We interview Betsy in Episode 439 of the RV Podcast.
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15 Mar 2023
RV Podcast: Selling an RV DIY
Planning on selling an RV? This week in Episode 438 of the RV Podcast, Jennifer and Mike share their tips on how to maximize your profits when selling an RV.
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8 Mar 2023
Secrets of an RV Inspector… Shocking!
So you think a new RV is without problems? We will destroy that notion after you hear the secrets of an RV Inspector in Episode 437 of the RV Podcast about how many problems are found in RVs right after they roll off the assembly line. It's shocking, really. Our guest this week, RV Inspector Brenda Puckett, says shoddy manufacturing and quality control failures are commonplace among new RVs. She shares real-life issues uncovered in the inspection process that every RV owner needs to know about.
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1 Mar 2023
From Sore Backs to Sweet Dreams: How to Replace Your RV Mattress
Are you tired of tossing and turning on that old, uncomfortable RV mattress? Do you dread spending another night on it during your travels? Well, fear not! In Episode 436 of the RV Podcast, we'll share how to replace your RV mattress and get the best sleep of your life on the road. We just did that ourselves and in researching RV mattress replacement, we learned a lot.
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22 Feb 2023
New Trend: From Campgrounds to RV Communities
There's a new trend that sees campgrounds becoming full-fledged RV communities with lots of amenities, activities, and year-long stays. We're not talking trailer parks like past generations but real communities catering to the needs of today's RVers. We dig into this in Episode 435 of the RV Podcast, interviewing the owner of just such a community in north central Florida, where this trend has particularly been building for several years now. Also in this episode, RV News, Tips and your questions about the RV Lifestyle.
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15 Feb 2023
From Solo Travel to Soul Mates: An RV Love Story
We have a great RV Love Story to share in Episode 434 of the RV Podcast about a couple of senior snowbirds, both widowed, who went from solo travelers to soul mates.
Plus we have lots of RV News, travel planning tips and RV Lifestyle questions.
For the video version, click the player below to watch.
For an audio version, it's available on iTunes and all the podcast apps or through the audio player below.
An RV Love Story - Amy and Thomas
Amy and Thomas
Thomas is a widower who lost his wife of 52 years in December 2019.
Amy is a widow who lost her husband of 18 years in August 2018.
Both met at the Blueway RV Village in Ft. Myers, FL (formerly called Shady Acres) in January 2021.
Amy was outside her rig one night when Thomas walked by, walking his dog. They talked. He came back the next day, also walking his dog, they talked some more, and the rest- is history!
They married on May 26, 2022 - their wedding cake was decorated with an RV. And they bought an RV together in Septem…
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8 Feb 2023
RV Travel with a Purpose: Habitat for Humanity’s Care-A-Vanners
If you are looking for RV Travel with a Purpose, the Care-A-Vanners program for RVers from Habitat for Humanity offers one of the most personally satisfying aspects of the RV Lifestyle that you will find anywhere. In Episode 433 of the RV Podcast, we learn all about this volunteer program that invites anyone who travels by RV to make helping others part of their journey or even their destination. Also in this episode, news of an awesome new giveaway for dog-lovers, the RV News of the Week, a great app for those who need to store their RV, and RV Lifestyle questions from our audience.
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1 Feb 2023
Don’t Drink Dirty Campground Water – How to choose an RV water filter system
The problem of dirty campground water is growing as so many campgrounds, state and local parks, and long-established RV resorts grow older. With so many campgrounds relying on aging wells and plumbing systems, it's more important than ever that campers filter the water they bring into their RVs.
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18 Jan 2023
RV living on a budget: Insider tips from top influencers
RVing can be expensive. So we asked a bunch of RV influencers to share tips on RV Living on a Budget. We also added 10 pro tips of our own, based on 11 years of RV Life. We can't make inflation go away. But we can promise that if you follow the advice in Episode 430 of the Podcast, you will save money.
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11 Jan 2023
13 Pro Tips for Attending an RV Show
We've lost count of how many RV shows we've attended. So, here are our expert tips for attending an RV show, whether this is your first RV show or your hundredth. There's a great deal you can do to prepare for an RV show before you arrive and before every day you attend. The following RV show tips will help whether you're attending large RV shows known nationwide or local shows nearby. It doesn't matter the size of the show or your purpose of visiting, they will help you have the best visit possible. Of course, if you attend some of the larger shows, like the Hershey RV Show, Florida RV SuperShow, or the California RV Show, these tips turn into must-do's!
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31 Dec 2022
RV Travel Difficulties Predicted for 2023
Big RV Travel Difficulties are being predicted for 2023 by real RVers, with many saying they will either sharply curtail their travels or stop entirely. That's this week's main topic in Episode 425 of the RV Podcast, based on a question we posed on our RV Lifestyle Facebook Page that garnered over 500 answers in less than 24 hours.
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14 Dec 2022
How to Be a Camp Host: Super Helpful Advice
If you've ever wondered how to be a camp host, you've come to the right place. We're going to tell you how to find camp host jobs, how and when to apply, and what makes the job so rewarding. In Episode 426 of the RV Podcast, we talk to Erik and Jeanne Anderson, full-time RVers who are about to spend six months as camp hosts on the east coast. Erik and Jeanne - and Hershey pup, their charming little Cavalier King Charles spaniel - have visited all 48 states in their RV and share with us the research that has led them to their new jobs as camp hosts. But there's so much more in this episode, including RV News, your Questions and Answers about the RV Lifestyle, and lots of links and resources about valuable camping and RV travel information.
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30 Nov 2022
Owning RV Land – Our One-Year Anniversary
It’s our first anniversary of owning RV Land in Tennessee and we are amazed at the progress we’ve made in developing it. We’re also pleasantly surprised by how much we’ve come to love the land and the Mid-Tennessee community of Linden. Our five acres are in a development called The Woodlands of Buffalo River just outside Linden and not far from the beautiful and wild Buffalo River. So in Episode 424 of the RV Podcast, we thought it would be fun and informative to give you an overview on what our first year of owning RV land in Tennessee has been like and answer some of the more common questions we get.
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23 Nov 2022
RV Travel Goals: Visiting Cities with Songs
Many set RV travel goals like visiting all the National Parks or driving to Alaska. Others collect things to hold onto their memories, like a magnet, pins, or maps. But a music-loving RV couple from New York has a whole new way of making memories. Jill and Karl Marsh plan to visit as many cities/locations as they can that have a song written about it. Not only that, they plan to video themselves there, singing the song. The Marsh's are our guests on Episode 423 of the RV Podcast.
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16 Nov 2022
Meet the 100 Year Old RVer
We just met a 100 year old RVer who is still going strong. And he has a lot of wisdom about travel and adventure to share. He is James Ziegler, and he is - as you read this - 100 years and five weeks old. We caught up with him at his favorite campground in California and so enjoyed our conversation that we made him the Interview of the Week on Episode 422 of the RV Podcast.
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9 Nov 2022
RV Tires: What you need to know
RV Tires are perhaps the most essential but overlooked parts of an RV. Failure to pay attention to the care and maintenance of your RV tires is a significant safety risk, and today we share the basics that every RVer needs to know. This week on Episode 421 of the RV Podcast, we talk to Certified RV Tech and RV Industry Consultant Chris Daugherty. Chris Dougherty is the former technical editor of MotorHome and Trailer Life Magazines, RV Enthusiast magazine, and RVTravel.com, an RVDA/RVIA/RVTI Certified RV Technician and life-long RVer. He's been RVing with his family since 1973 and today trains other RV techs and presents seminars on RV technical matters at RV shows and exhibitions.
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2 Nov 2022
RV Land for Sale Out West – In Arizona
We've had lots of people ask if we know of any RV Land for Sale out West and we can now say we do - in Arizona at a new development called Greenwood Ranches. We've been covering RV land ownership for some time now but most of the places we have found are east of the Mississippi. Large, multi-acre parcels aimed at Rvers are hard to find. Especially out west. So when we heard about this one, we decided to devote a podcast to it. Located in an elevated valley not far from Kingman, AZ, and the fabled Route 66, this development is offering five-acre RV parcels starting at $39,900 in an area close to National Parks, Las Vegas, Lake Havasu, and many other attractions. In this Episode #420 of the RV Podcast, we share the details in an in-depth interview with a representative of Western Land and Ranches.
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26 Oct 2022
Storing an RV for the winter
With winter fast approaching, many are planning on storing an RV for the off-season. This week, we talk about the most efficient ways to do that and what procedures should be followed so that when spring comes, the RV is ready for the road again. Our guest on RV Podcast Episode 419 is Master Certified RV Technician Todd Henson. Director of Education for the National RV Training Academy. Also known as “the Beard,” Todd is the lead technical instructor for a very popular home study RV tech training course that teaches everyday RVers how to do basic maintenance and repairs. In Episode 418, Todd passed along RV Winterizing Tips. We continue with the second part of that conversation - all about storing an RV.
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19 Oct 2022
How to winterize an RV: The complete guide
If you live in cooler climates, you need to know how to winterize an RV. In late fall, that is job one. This week, we talk with a Master Certified RV Technician and one of the country’s top RV experts to learn when, how, and exactly what steps to take to protect the plumbing system of your RV from cold weather.
Our guest on Episode 418 f the RV Podcast is Todd Henson, Director of Education for the National RV Training Academy. Also known as “the Beard,” Todd is the lead technical instructor for a very popular home study RV tech training course that teaches everyday RVers how to do basic maintenance and repairs.
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12 Oct 2022
Florida Camping for Snowbirds: Post-Hurricane Update
Wondering about Florida Camping for Snowbirds following Hurricane Ian? You may be surprised by what Florida campground owners have to say. Contrary to some media reports, they're saying the snowbird camping season is still very much on! That's the main topic in Episode 417 of the RV Podcast as we talk to Bobby Cornwell, President and CEO of the Florida RV Parks & Campground Association.
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5 Oct 2022
Fall Camping Fun
October is known for fall camping fun, from spooktacular campground Halloween-themed events to leaf peeping color tours of nature's autumn beauty. This week on the RV Podcast, we talk to a representative of Jellystone Parks about how fall camping fun has made October one of the busiest times of the year for RVers - so busy that weekend reservations are needed long in advance in most state parks and private campgrounds.
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28 Sept 2022
How to renovate an RV
This week on the RV Podcast we talk to a woman about how to renovate an RV, learning her fascinating back story and how she is now helping others to do what she does. She is Cortni Armstrong, known as The Flipping Nomad, who was nearly homeless a few years back and discovered her gift for renovating and redesigning RVs.
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21 Sept 2022
Real RVers talk about their RV worries for 2023
Let's face it: These are challenging times. And after a week at the recent Hershey RV Show in Pennsylvania, where we talked with hundreds of real RVers, there are some real RV worries for 2023 clouding the future for many. Not that any are willing to toss in the towel. To a person, everyone we talked to planned to do their best and Keep Calm and Camp ON - as the silly T-shirt says. But unlike many so-called RV industry leaders, who always spin a rosy future, real RVers are realistic and candid about all the challenges they see ahead over the next 12 years in this post-COVID world, where a variety of issues are complicating their RV travel and camping plans.
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14 Sept 2022
Essential Info About RV Refrigerators
Essential Info About RV Refrigerators is the topic of Podcast 413. We interview Todd Henson from the National RV Training Academy. Do you have a compressor or absorption refrigerator? Find out all about the types and challenges for both for today's RVer.
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7 Sept 2022
The amazing growth of Solo Women Campers
The number of solo women campers is on the rise, across all ages and in motorhomes, trailers, fifth wheels, and even truck campers. In fact, the top expert we interview in Episode 412 of the RV Podcast says a significant percentage of all the RVers out there are solo women campers.
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31 Aug 2022
How to Protect your Dog from Parvo during this deadly outbreak
If you've followed the news this summer, RVers especially need to know how to protect their dog from Parvo during the current outbreak responsible for dozens of tragic pet deaths across the country. That is the main topic of the week on this week's Episode 411 of the RV Podcast, along with RV news and your questions about the RV Lifestyle.
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24 Aug 2022
Are Off Grid Robbers Hiding Out on Public Lands?
A tragic robbery-gone-wrong murder in an Alabama national forest last week, many wonder: Are off-grid robbers hiding out on public lands? You can hear this story for yourself in Episode 410 of the RV Podcast, in which we also report a grisly mystery has rangers at Yellowstone National Park wondering about a human foot - in a shoe - found floating in a dangerous hot spring at the park. Also this week, we preview of the upcoming Hershey RV Show – known as America's Largest RV Show - with an interview with the show director. This is a must-attended event if you’re looking for a new RV. Plus, we answer your RV Lifestyle questions and share RV tips.
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17 Aug 2022
Pros and cons of owning RV Land
Although it is a huge trend these days, there are many pros and cons of owning RV Land that need to be considered before jumping in and deciding to develop your own property. We're no experts, but after spending the last nine months buying and then developing five acres of forested land for our own private RV retreat in Middle Tennessee, we have learned a few things that may save you time and money if owning RV land is high on your bucket list. We share the pros and cons of owning RV land in Episode 409 of the RV Podcast, as well as answering your RV Lifestyle questions and reporting the RV News of the week.
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10 Aug 2022
The Truth about RV Solar and Lithium Batteries
It's time to tell the truth about RV solar and lithium batteries. Not that they aren't great to have. It's just that too many RVers have been talked into getting solar/lithium packages by unreasonable claims by RV salespeople who just don't understand the limits of the technology.
Let me be very clear: We've been using RV solar and lithium batteries since 2015. Jen and I love RV solar and lithium batteries. We wouldn't have an RV without a robust systems and, indeed, we just did a major upgrade of the RV solar package and lithium battery bank on our Keystone Arcadie fifth wheel.
But the key is having enough RV solar and lithium to do what the salespeople promise.
This week, we talk to two experts as we explore the capabilities of our new system and learn about battery draw and what is reasonable and not reasonable to expect from it.
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3 Aug 2022
RV Safety Tips and Travel Info
We have some really critical RV Safety Tips we need to pass on to you, along with some helpful travel info dealing with National Parks. We had so much audience feedback this week that all of Episode 407 of the RV Podcast deals with the info we received, along with RV news of the week and your questions.
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27 Jul 2022
RV Black Tank Advice from the “RV Proctologist”
One of the most common questions we get deals with the RV black tank and how to keep it clean and odor free. This week in Episode 406 of the RV Podcast, we interview a true expert – Steve Korsvall, aka “the RV Proctologist.”
For the past 15 years has run his RV Proctologist business in Quartzsite, AZ, helping RVers with their black and grey tanks.
Quartzsite is well known in RV circles. With an annual population of 3,700, Quartzsite grows during the winter months to a population of hundreds of thousand – with most of the new arrivals being RVers.
And when these visiting RVers experience problems with their black or grey tanks, Steve is there to help. He helps those in the RV parks and helps those boondocking in the BLM desert.
And boy, has he seen it all.
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20 Jul 2022
The RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart, IN
We’re in Elkhart this week hosting a rally we called the Elkhart Encounter and are camping right on the grounds of the RV/MH Hall of Fame museum. Our group of about 150 are touring the museum, attending RV maintenance seminars, enjoying food trucks, pot luck dinners, a catered meal, private tours of the production lines of our main sponsor, Keystone RV, and an RV driving school taught by Cortney Armstrong, aka the Flipping Nomad.
We decided to do this Episode 405 of the RV spodcast from the Hall of Fame and to interview Darryl Searer, the president of the Hall of Fame.
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13 Jul 2022
Dangerous Weather while Camping: Staying safe in storms
It's time to talk about dangerous weather while camping. You are going to be threatened by it. Because besides sunny weather and blue skies, unfortunately, storms, heavy winds, tornadoes, hurricanes, and hail are also a part of camping life.
So when bad weather hits, what should RVers do?
That's what we discuss in detail in Episode 404 of the RV Podcast, sharing our suggestions and those from the RV community at large.
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6 Jul 2022
Has the RV Boom Ended?
Across the RV industry these days, the question on everyone’s mind is has the RV boom ended?
The recent economic downturn is claiming lots of victims and the RV industry is no exception The industry is still very strong and no one is panicking – yet – but the indications are that sales, production, RV travel, and consumer demand are all starting to slide.
That’s the main topic of this week’s Episode 403 of the RV Podcast, along with the RV News of the week, RV questions, tips, and audience feedback.
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29 Jun 2022
My 5 Big Disappointments with Starlink
Starlink’s recent changes have tipped the scale AGAINST their favor. Here are the big disappointments with Starlink and the Starlink alternative RVers can turn to…
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22 Jun 2022
How We Plan an RV Trip
As summer is now officially here, one of the most common questions we get is how we plan an RV Trip. So in this week's Episode #401 of the RV Podcast, we share the resources we use in the hopes they will be very helpful to you, too.
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15 Jun 2022
Episode 400 of the RV Podcast: Yellowstone closed, RV questions and more
It's a milestone event for us this week as we release Episode 400 of the RV Podcast, sharing lots of RV news including Yellowstone closures, your RV Lifestyle questions, and much more.
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8 Jun 2022
What it’s like going from a Motorhome to a Fifth Wheel
Ever wondered what it is like going from a motorhome to a fifth wheel? We have been experiencing just that for the past five weeks and we're ready to share all, what surprised us, what we like, and what we don't like. For the past 10 years, Jennifer and I have been traveling exclusively in motorhomes - Class B campervans, Class B+ big campervans, and Class C small motorhomes. But in early May, we bought a 32 1/2 foot Arcadia Fifth Wheel and have now put about 1,000 miles on it, camping across four states. We talk about that experience and answer your RV Lifestyle questions and share some tips in this week's Episode #399 of the Podcast.
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1 Jun 2022
4 Insider tips for saving on RV fuel costs
In this week's RV Podcast, we pass along some little-known but very effective tips on saving on RV fuel costs. With record-high prices straining everyone's travel budget, these tips from a fuel industry insider are well worth your time. But there's lots more we talk about in Episode 398 of the RV Podcast, including some geopolitical news that affects RVers, the favorite apps we use on the road and a lively question and answer about when someone may be too old to RV.
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25 May 2022
Will camping cancellations open up more spots this summer?
As high fuel prices are causing many to stay home or travel closer to home, the camping industry is wondering if they can expect more spots to be opened up this summer due to camping cancellations.
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18 May 2022
RV Recalls and High Fuel Prices to Impact Summer RV Travel
The summer 2022 RV Travel season promises to be extremely challenging thanks to a spate of RV recalls and sky-high fuel prices. This and more for the RV Podcast.
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11 May 2022
What is Boondockers Welcome?
If you've ever wondered what is Boondockers Welcome, in this Episode of the RV Podcast (395), we explain how this awesome new addition to the Harvest Hosts system can literally save your camping trip when you can't find room in a campground.
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4 May 2022
5 Critical RV Tips YOU Need to Know
In this episode of the RV Podcast, we have 5 RV Tips from a pair of celebrity Master RV technicians that EVERY RVer needs to know.
Our guests are Matt Arndt and Bart Taylor, the Master technicians who have a dedicated YouTube Channel showing first-time RV owners basic DIY maintenance and repair tips. The pair work for the Keystone RV Company but their RV tips relate to all of us, no matter what kind of RV we own.
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27 Apr 2022
The Post-Pandemic State of the RV Industry
The pandemic may be on the wane but the state of the RV industry as the second quarter of 2022 starts rolling is one of catch up, a slightly easing supply chain situation, and continued record demand for the products they build. Those are some of the things we're learning this week as we visit the Elkhart, Indiana region, the RV Capital of the world. We're here to observe the production and get our first hands-on look at the brand new 2022 Keystone Arcadia 3250 RL Fifth Wheel that we're buying later this week.
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20 Apr 2022
5 Big and Little RV Stories You Need To Know This Week
This week in Episode 392 of the RV Podcast, we share 5 RV stories you need to know, and news stories of interest that will shape the RV Lifestyle for much of the next year in big and little ways. Plus your comments and questions and an update on our travels and adventures.
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6 Apr 2022
Big Announcement! Our Future RV Plans
It's time to announce our future RV Plans. We can't keep them a secret anymore! We just had to share them with you. And we are so excited about what 2022 will mean for our RV Lifestyle.
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30 Mar 2022
What RVers Are Thinking
This week in Podcast 389 we learn what RVers are thinking about, what Starlink is starting to do, how a certain type of bug can disrupt living the RV Lifestyle, why you need to check your carbon monoxide detector, gas prices, barking dogs, and an emergency alert. All of that on this podcast and more!
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23 Mar 2022
Celebrating the RV Lifestyle: 10 years and still going strong!
Celebrating the RV Lifestyle: 10 years and still going strong! This month sees us celebrating the RV Lifestyle 10th anniversary and on RV Podcast #388 Jennifer and I reflect on the changes we've noticed - the good and the bad, especially as it relates to RV travel.
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16 Mar 2022
Starlink for RV use is now here!
The massive constellation of low orbiting satellites being launched by Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) each month has been recently been switched on for mobile use. In a March 3, 2022 tweet, Musk himself announced, saying: "Mobile roaming enabled, so phased array antenna can maintain signal while on moving vehicle."
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9 Mar 2022
Our RV Internet solution and how high fuel prices will affect RV Travel in 2022
In Episode 386 we tackle two big issues for RVers: How high fuel prices will affect RV Travel in 2022 and the RV Internet solution Jennifer and I rely on for on-the-road connectivity.
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2 Mar 2022
Lead is Dead: Why Lithium RV batteries are the Best Choice
Lithium RV batteries have been growing in popularity to the extent that they have pretty much now become the gold standard for RVers looking to maximize house battery power while boondocking and camping off-grid.
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23 Feb 2022
The 5 Most Expensive RV Repairs
No one said RVing is cheap. But trust me, the five most expensive RV Repairs we share in this article are the items you most want to avoid.
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16 Feb 2022
We answer your RV Lifestyle Questions
Our email has been piling up and we thought we'd use this podcast to answer as many of your RV Lifestyle questions as possible, tossing in a few of the pertinent comments you've sent our way, too.
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9 Feb 2022
Why you should use a mobile RV tech
In Episode 382 of the RV Podcast, we talk about the training and skills of mobile RV techs, what they can and can't fix, and why people like Jennifer and I consider mobile RV techs our go-to source for most of our RV repairs.
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2 Feb 2022
Why RVers are buying land
In this week's Episode 381 of the RV Podcast, we talk about why RVers are buying land, what things to look for, and what's involved.
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26 Jan 2022
Expensive RVs, eRVs and Toads: RV Podcast #380
Those were sure a bunch of expensive RVs! We're just back from the record-setting Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa and in this week's RV Podcast episode we talk about that, give you a sneak peek at the race to build eRVs and answer in-depth a question about what's needed for a toad - a vehicle towed behind an RV.
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19 Jan 2022
What we LOVE/HATE about RV Travel and Camping
RV Travel and Camping is very rewarding. And sometimes very challenging. It is filled with surprises, both good and bad. And in Episode 379 of the RV Podcast, we share them all.
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12 Jan 2022
Winter Camping Tips on RV Podcast 378
With these winter camping tips, you'll be warm and cozy, hiking and snowshoeing with confidence, and loving all the good times around a roaring campfire deep in the woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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5 Jan 2022
Straight Talk about RV Camping in 2022
It's time for some unvarnished, blunt and no-BS talk about what to expect about RV camping in 2022, in contrast to the "everything is great" pablum being spewed out by RV industry marketers and PR spinmasters.
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22 Dec 2021
Why many are seeking to own RV Property in 2022
This week in Episode 376 of the RV Podcast, we talk to two couples who are shopping for land. But for much of the year, I've been hearing from many others about this topic, including other influencers who - like Jennifer and me - have bought their own RV property.
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15 Dec 2021
RV Podcast 375: Volunteering at National Parks
Most national parks offer free RV pads, hookups, and lots of other perks in exchange for volunteer work at the parks, something we explore in-depth in this episode of the RV Podcast with Tom and Karen Hartley, who have been volunteering at National Parks for several years now. Plus all the RV news, tips, and answers about the RV Lifestyle.
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8 Dec 2021
RV Travel with Grandkids
Episode 374 of the RV podcast is about RV Travel with Grandkids, making memories that will last a lifetime - for the kids and the grandparents! Plus RV news, tips, and travel ideas.
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1 Dec 2021
2022 Camping Reservation tips
Want some 2022 camping reservation tips? The first is you better try to snag it right now. Actually, for the best chance, you should have started a couple of months ago. But it will never be easier than today.
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24 Nov 2021
RV Podcast 372: When the Worst Happens – Medical Emergency on the Road
What happens when the worst happens - a life-threatening medical emergency on the road? This week in Episode 372 of the RV Podcast, we meet a couple who experienced just that.
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17 Nov 2021
RV Podcast 371: Living Alone in a Tiny Truck Camper… and Loving It!
In this episode of the RV Podcast we meet a 71-year-old widow who has been Living Alone in a Tiny Truck Camper - and loving it!
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10 Nov 2021
RV Podcast 370: What to do for RV Winter Maintenance
On the Podcast - With winter on the way, we share important RV winter maintenance tips on how to care for and properly winterize your RV.
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3 Nov 2021
RV Podcast 369: Total RV Newbies = Total Disaster
Starting the RV Lifestyle as total RV Newbies can be very challenging, as we learn in Episode 369 of the RV Podcast from a couple that got their first RV just this past summer. Plus all the news, tips and questions answered.
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27 Oct 2021
RV Podcast #368: What Happened to RV Innovation this year?
RV innovation has definitely slowed down this year. Despite record sales, RV manufacturers are facing parts and labor shortages, transportation issues and service backlogs. As a result, we're seeing less innovation.
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20 Oct 2021
Tips for an Epic 14-month Family RV Road Trip [Podcast #367]
Ever dreamed of taking an epic family RV Road Trip? In this 367th episode of the RV Podcast, you'll meet a couple that just completed an awesome 14-month adventure that changed all their lives in very positive ways.
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13 Oct 2021
Mom, Dad, 6 Kids & a Double Decker RV bus conversion: RV Podcast #366
In Episode 366 of the RV Podcast we meet a Mom and Dad who plan to spend the next several years traveling the country with their 6 kids in a double decker RV bus conversion.
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6 Oct 2021
A Year of Fulltime RV Living: RV Podcast #365
This week on the RV Podcast we meet a couple who have just finished a year of fulltime RV Living. They share their adventures, challenges, and tips for making a successful go of the fulltime RV Lifestyle. Plus all the news, tips and adventures we always bring to you in the RV Lifestyle podcast.
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29 Sept 2021
Thrifty DIY RV Remodel: Podcast Episode 364
Thinking of doing a DIY RV remodel? That's what we talk about in Episode 364 of the RV Podcast, interviewing Dave and Jo Driscoll, age 81 and 71 respectively, who just completed an awesome DIY project you'll want to hear about. Plus all the news, questions, and tips on living the RV Lifestyle.
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