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RVers Share Their Secret Best Camping Spots
August 11, 2021 10:15 - 58 minutes - 33.8 MBWe love asking the campers we meet around the country to tell us their best camping spots and in Episode 357 of the RV Podcast we learn of five of them.
RV Podcast Ep. 356: Mosquitos and Camping
August 04, 2021 10:15 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBOur guest in the Interview of the Week for Episode 356 of the RV Podcast, is Dr. Janet McAllister, of the Centers for Disease Control. Since this has been such a horrific year for mosquitos, we thought it would be good to bring back an interview we did with her a while back that explains what we need to know about mosquitos. Plus we talk RV news, tips, answer your questions and more.
A Super Helpful RV Map Resource for Campers and RVers
July 28, 2021 10:15 - 51 minutes - 29.9 MBEpisode 355 of the RV Podcast is ready for you in your favorite podcast player or you can WATCH or LISTEN to it right here. Looking for an RV Map that helps you find great places, plan your route and even share your own adventures? Then check out our brand new RV Lifestyle Interactive RV Map, which lets you quickly find the best places to stop for food, see attractions, find campgrounds and boondocking spots and locate RV services you need on the road.
How to find the perfect campsite this weekend in 7 minutes or less!
July 21, 2021 10:15 - 56 minutes - 32.8 MBLooking to find the perfect campsite this weekend, but frustrated that all the good spots are taken? Before you give up, you'll want to check out the cutting-edge technology we preview in RV Podcast Episode 354 that streamlines the process of finding and booking a great campsite. Our guest in the RV Podcast Interview of the week is Mark Koep, of CampgroundViews.com, whose motto is "Look Where You Are Going."
RV Love’s 400 Favorite RV Hacks
July 14, 2021 10:20 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBEveryone loves RV Hacks, those little tips, tricks and inside knowledge that help the RV Lifestyle be easier, safer and economical. And in Episode 353 of the RV Podcast, our friends Marc and Julie Bennett of RV Love stop by to share their favorite RV Hacks from their book of the same name that has more than 400 tips on just about every aspect of the RV Lifestyle from driving to cooking in the camper to working from the road. Here's a link to a video version of our entire Podcast from our Yo...
The Rise of the Campground Alternative
July 07, 2021 10:15 - 54 minutes - 31.9 MBCamping experts predict the campground overcrowding will continue for the foreseeable future. And with millions of marketing money being invested now in the booming RV rental market, campgrounds are overwhelmed. The fact is, at many campgrounds, there just are no open spots to be found this summer. That's where a whole new aspect of the RV industry has developed - the campground alternative.
7 Reasons Why There Will Soon Be a Glut of Used RVs for Sale
June 30, 2021 10:15 - 50 minutes - 29.7 MBFrustrated that you can't find good used RVs for sale? You know that some manufacturers are reporting two-year backlogs for new RVs. And you know that right now, used RVs are hard to find. But that is about to change... Big Time!
Why is it so hard to find open camping spots in 2021?
June 23, 2021 10:15 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBWhy is it so hard to find open camping spots in 2021? Are you wondering why it so hard to find open camping spots in 2021? And what about the confusing and always changing prices being charged for campsites? That's what we talk about in Episode 350 of the RV Podcast.
Behind the RV Backlog: Why they’re sold out for the next year or more
June 16, 2021 10:15 - 54 minutes - 31.7 MBHave you wondered what's behind the RV backlog and why new RVs are sold out for many, many months to come? As they say, it's complicated. And very frustrating to the industry. Read (and HEAR and WATCH) the perspective of a manufacturer, a supplier, and dealer have with the current (and future) situation for customers.
Crowded National Parks brings major confusion
June 09, 2021 10:15 - 49 minutes - 29.2 MBHave you heard about our crowded National Parks and the confusion changing policies have brought over not just getting in, but reservations, too? It's also the same at many State Parks as more and more adopt reservation-only camping policies. This week on Episode #348 of the RV Podcast, we dig into that issue and much more. And not just here on the blog and our audio version of the Podcast but also with our new video podcast released simultaneously on our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel.
What you need to know about owning your RV campsite [2021]
June 02, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 31.3 MBWe've had lots of requests for for more info on owning your RV campsite in response to the story we did on The Landings in Tennessee. Here's an interview with the developer.
Do you really need an RV Cover?
May 26, 2021 10:15 - 46 minutes - 27.3 MBBecause your RV motorhome, 5th Wheel or Towable Trailer camper is one of the most expensive investments you can make, protecting its roof and finish from unnecessary damage is a top priority for many of us. And an RV cover just may be the best way to do that.
What does an RV Broker do? [2021 must-know insider tips]
May 19, 2021 10:05 - 48 minutes - 28.6 MBIn these days of high demand for RVs of all types, a lot of people have heard about RV Brokers but wonder just what does an RV Broker do? The answer is... a lot! In Episode 345 of the RV Podcast, we talk to Dr. James Upham, a well-known RV broker with years of experience. He offers a very candid explanation of just why someone may want to use an RV broker to either help them find and buy the RV of their dreams or to sell their current model. He also reveals some little-known insider informat...
What is an Extended RV Warranty and is it worth it?
May 12, 2021 10:25 - 46 minutes - 27 MBMany RVers wonder whether an Extended RV Warranty is worth the investment of protecting what already is the most expensive investment they will ever make besides their sticks and bricks home - the RV. The answer is dependent on a number of factors that we consider in Episode 344 of the RV Podcast. But for those who plan to keep their RV for many years, an extended RV warranty provides something hard to measure: The peace of mind of knowing that pretty much whatever happens, whenever it happen...
The 10 Unwritten Rules for Campers
May 05, 2021 10:18 - 47 minutes - 27.7 MBWith so many newcomers embracing the RV Lifestyle, this is a good time to go over 10 Unwritten Rules for Campers. For the fact is, there are too many inconsiderate campers these days, people who think it is all about them and that because they rented a space in a campground, they can do as they please with no regard to those who also rented their spaces and are camped nearby. They also need some etiquette suggestions about driving their campers and parking it in parking lots. I know this po...
eBike Boondocking : One man’s awesome cross-country adventure
April 28, 2021 10:30 - 48 minutes - 28.4 MBRoger Golden is eBike boondocking his way across the United States, living, in his words, "home free, not homeless." He has a great story and some boondocking tips we can all take to heart. Out on the road I recently met into Roger, a "home-free" American with a dream to travel around the USA and raise awareness for Ostomates through his nomad lifestyle. I met Roger in a park off US 98 in Fort Walton Beach, FL a few weeks ago. When I checked in with him tonight as I wrote this post, he was ...
The Best Weather App for RV Travel in 2021
April 21, 2021 10:11 - 39 minutes - 23.4 MBWe have found the best weather app for RV travel. It takes the National Weather Service's weather forecast showing RVers the weather along their route at the time they reach each point. It allows comparison of different routes, creating stops, interactively changing departure time, and other features that help RVers plan trips around the weather. You can easily switch between routes, adjust your leave time, add stops - all so you can find the safest way with the best weather to get to your d...
2021 Camping Crisis: They’re shutting down boondocking
April 14, 2021 10:10 - 45 minutes - 26.6 MBAcross the country, officials are shutting down boondocking areas in many areas because of growing problems with vandalism, litter, and even human waste. Blame it on a combination of homeless encampments in some areas and inconsiderate campers who fail to clean up after themselves and keep clean campsites. But the result is the same, frustrated state, federal, and local officials in charge of public lands once open to dispersed camping, are closing them down rather than fight what they see a...
Insider tips on how to get a camping reservation this summer [2021]
April 07, 2021 10:15 - 54 minutes - 32 MBFrustrated about how to get a camping reservation this summer? We can help with some insider tips on using campground reservation technology. We know. There are a lot of people trying to book camping reservations this summer. Demand has never been higher. It seems like the entire country - frustrated after a long year of COVID-19 travel restrictions - is anxious to hit the road in their RV and find the perfect camping spot. But campgrounds across America are reporting record demand. In the ...
The Sad Future of RV Shows for 2021 and beyond
March 31, 2021 10:10 - 52 minutes - 30.7 MBIf you were disappointed that RV Shows around the country were mostly canceled last year, I have bad news for you. There will be many that simply will not happen again. A leading RV industry expert says in-person RV shows may be a thing of the past. With RV sales booming like never before, RV dealers have discovered they can sell more units - and more efficiently - in their own showrooms. It's no secret that dealers have long complained about how much work RV shows are. But now, many feel th...
The Harvest Hosts Phenomenon: How to get the Best Camping Experience [2021]
March 24, 2021 10:15 - 57 minutes - 33.4 MBHarvest Hosts just signed up its 2,000th location and it has plans to reach 3,000 by year's end. Here's how to find the best camping with the program. Harvest Hosts is nothing short of a phenomenon in the RV industry, a service that lets you camp free overnight at wineries, farms, distilleries, tourist attractions, and even golf courses all across North America. While you are expected to patronize and purchase some of the produce or products at the Harvest Hosts locations where you camp, yo...
RV Podcast #336: Cicadas, the Canadian border and Rootless Living
March 17, 2021 10:15 - 58 minutes - 34.4 MBWe have a lot for you in this report: We talk about the coming cicada invasion, the Canadian border, and Rootless Living. After being closed for more than a year, disturbing new reports are surfacing that have many wondering when will the U.S. Canada border reopen for RVers. That's one of many topics we explore in Episode 336 of the RV Podcast. We also have a fascinating report about a coming invasion of billions - yes, you read right, billions - of bugs that will soon be evident to RVers ...
3 Powerful Steps on How to Make the RV Lifestyle a Reality
March 10, 2021 11:40 - 51 minutes - 30.1 MBWhen it comes to how to make the RV Lifestyle a reality, it's as simple a matter as deciding "I will." Not "someday." Not "I hope." I will. That's what our guests on this week's podcast said. And did. And today, Lisa Maas and her husband Dr. Gary Daniel, are traveling the nation in a Class C motorhome, experiencing all the joys and fulfillment that comes from living out their passions to help others, while at the same time working remotely as they explore the country. You can listen to our RV...
17 Super Helpful RV Campground Tips for Getting a Spot this Summer
March 03, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBHere are 17 insider RV Campground tips to score and enjoy that perfect spot this summer. If you are a new RV owner on your maiden voyage you will want to pay particular attention! Our guest in this week's Episode 334 of the RV Podcast is a campground owner and she has some great info for both new RVers and veteran campers. Her candid suggestions are a great resource and you may want to bookmark this article or share it with a friend. She is Marcia Neese and, with her husband, Jim, she runs a...
How to avoid outrageous fees for a Medical Emergency on an RV Trip
February 24, 2021 11:20 - 43 minutes - 25.7 MBMost of us rely on insurance. But when you suffer a Medical Emergency on an RV Trip, that insurance may not be adequate, especially if you need a land or air ambulance. In fact, many of those air and ambulance costs claims are rejected by the insurance companies, even if the transport was called by EMTs or the hospital. It's a giant loophole that is particularly important for RVers to know about because they often find themselves in remote locations where hospitals can be few and far apart. ...
11 Crucial Emergency Winterization Tips for Campers Caught in Sudden Cold
February 17, 2021 11:20 - 49 minutes - 29 MBWe have emergency winterization tips for RVers and campers caught in sudden cold. What a mess. Historic low temperatures, snow in places where it is all but unheard of. Power outages. Freezing water pipes. All this has been the plight of thousands of RVers whose getaways to what they thought would be warm places turned out to be anything but! Many of the campers caught in sudden cold were not ready! The campers hit by the February 2021 cold snap have been for the most part totally unprepare...
RV Podcast #331: The Amazing Power of Family Camping
February 10, 2021 11:15 - 58 minutes - 33.9 MBFamily Camping, whether in a tent, pop-up camper, a towable trailer, motorhome, or any other type of RV, unites families through great memories! That's what we talk about in this 331st episode of the RV Podcast. And through our special podcast guest - a Mom and Grandma who has passed along a love for the outdoors and family camping to her children - and the remembering of Jennifer and me with own experience with our kids. We hope that this article and our podcast will inspire newcomers to t...
Off the Beaten Path on the Ohio River Scenic Byway
February 07, 2021 11:24 - 52 minutes - 30.5 MBOur friends Tom and Patty Burkett have this great Off the Beaten Path discovery about bygone life on Chilo, Ohio along the beautiful Ohio River Scenic Byway. Lock up, lock down—these are phrases we’re all familiar with. Two or three generations ago they were familiar, too, but often meant something entirely different. That was the time period when lots of people and goods moved across and around the eastern part of the USA on canals. To listen to their report as delivered on the RV Podca...
Camping Newbies cause massive damage to National Parks [2021 Update]
February 03, 2021 11:17 - 52 minutes - 30.5 MBHundreds of thousands of camping newbies are flocking to our federal lands, with many of them ignorantly - but sometimes intentionally - causing damage to National Parks. It is a nationwide problem, unprecedented in scope, brought about by COVID travel restrictions and the need for people to get away. And the flood of new campers and RVers shows no signs of abating. posing great threats to the sustainability of our national parks, already hamstrung by bare-bones budgets and hiring freezes. ...
The confusion over masks in National Parks [NEW 2021 ORDER]
January 27, 2021 11:19 - 47 minutes - 28.3 MBThe White House has issued an order that some say requires wearing masks in national parks and BLM land when we are outside. But does it really? It is an understatement to say that there is a lot of confusion over the new COVID rules put in place by the Biden administration requiring the use of masks on federal land. Does that mean we need to mask up while hiking in a national park or hanging out at our BLM campsite? When we are outside? That’s what we’re going to try and answer this week...
54 RVers Share the Most Important RV features they Expect in their Next RV
January 20, 2021 11:15 - 46 minutes - 27.2 MBListen up RV Industry! Here is what Real RVers say are the most important RV features they want when they buy their next RV. We surveyed and heard from more than 300 of them and it's clear they know what they want. And between the lines in their responses, it's equally clear that the RV Industry hasn't been delivering it. You can listen to the podcast in the player below. And scroll down this page for shownotes, plus links and resources about all the things we talk about. Results of our S...
RV Podcast 327: RV News and Helpful Travel Tips during the Pandemic
January 13, 2021 11:35 - 43 minutes - 25.7 MBThis episode of the RV Podcast has the latest RV News, RV Travel tips about moving around the country during the pandemic and shares a great off the beaten path spot in Montana. You can listen to the podcast in the player below or through your favorite Podcast app. Scroll down this page for shownotes and links and resources about all the things we talk about. WHAT MIKE AND JENNIFER ARE UP TO THIS WEEK We talk about the two RV shows being held this week… The Florida RV Supershow in Tampa a...
RV Podcast 326: Parked RVs Bring Police Response
January 06, 2021 11:15 - 42 minutes - 25 MBIn the wake of the Nashville RV bombing of Christmas Day, a jittery public has been reporting parked RVs spotted on city streets, sending police to check them out. We’ll talk about that and why now may not be a good time for RVers to leave their units unattended on city streets in this episode of the RV Podcast. Plus, we’ll hear from RVers on their RV Travel Bucket List plans for 2021, answer your RV Lifestyle Questions and check in with our friends Patti & Tom Burkett for another interestin...
The Best Internet for RV Nomads in 2021
December 28, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 31.2 MBFinding the best Internet for RV Nomads is a daunting task but we have advice for you from two experts who know more about this than anyone else you can find. With the help of Chris and Cherie of Technomadia, the RV Lifestyle’s top Internet experts, we’re going to tell you what companies and what plans are the best for today’s demanding RVer. They candidly warn us what companies to stay away from and what service providers are offering the best plans. Plus we learn why 5G may not be very ha...
Mail Forwarding for RVers
December 28, 2020 08:23 - 52 minutes - 30.8 MBThe question of Mail Forwarding for RVers is one of the most common ones we get from people hoping to go full time or planning long RV trips away from their sticks and bricks home. We talked to Amber Hobert, the President of Dakota Post, one of the largest of the various mail forwarding companies that service RVers. We also talk about when it makes sense for RVers to declare residency in South Dakota and also registering their vehicle in South Dakota. It’s an interesting conversation, What...
RV Podcast #325: Thor Buys Tiffin and Christmas Wishes from our Audience
December 23, 2020 11:35 - 47 minutes - 27.9 MBThe RV Podcast's big new this week is the announced $300 million purchase of Tiffin Motorhomes by the giant Thor Industries, which already is the largest RV manufacturer in the world. The purchase absorbs one of the few remaining independent family-owned RV makers, run by the Tiffin family of Alabama whose luxury motorhomes are known for attention to detail and quality construction. Thor, which has aggressively been gobbling up numerous RV brands across the country as well as the Hymer RV co...
The Fabulous 2021 Florida RV Supershow is ON for Jan 13-17
December 16, 2020 11:36 - 44 minutes - 26.2 MBAfter a year of RV show cancellations because of COVID, the RV Show season is set to roar back next month with the 2021 Florida RV Supershow in Tampa Jan. 13-17. Here's what to expect: Because the Florida RV Supershow is mostly outside, organizers say they are confident that social distancing, wearing masks inside the RV, limits of how many people can be in an RV at one time, along with frequent sanitization can make for a safe show. On the RV Podcast Interview f the week, we learn what to ex...
The 10 Most Important RV Features We Can’t Live Without
December 09, 2020 11:49 - 45 minutes - 26.7 MBListing the most important RV features you're looking for is one of the best things any RVer can do when shopping for an RV. Here's the list of our "must-haves!" But understand, this list is ours. Meaning, the RV features you choose for your needs will be different than ours. The most important RV features you identify will depend on what kind of RV you get, how you like to camp, what you do when you are out there, and how you use your RVs. This article comes in response to a specific requ...
The Uncertainty of RV Travel in 2021
December 02, 2020 11:45 - 46 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat a year 2020 has been. We can’t wait till 2021 begins. But that said, there are no guarantees on what RV Travel in 2021 will be like. It promises to still be challenging. Very challenging in certain places. In fact, as we review all the growing travel restrictions, lockdowns and restrictions as we experience what is described as the Third Wave of COVID, uncertain seems to be the one word that best describes what will most characterize RV travel in 2021. To listen to this episode of the ...
RV Podcast #321: Using Google Photos [FREE!]
November 18, 2020 11:45 - 41 minutes - 31.1 MBIf you’re like most RVers, you take a lot of pictures. But what to do with them? In this week’s episode of the RV Podcast, we learn about using Google Photos and what it can do for you. Our Interview of the Week guests are Chris and Jim Guld, known as the “Geeks on Tour” to thousands because of the seminars they do across the country at RV rallies and shows and their online instruction. Chris just released her updated “Learn Google Photos” book and joins us to talk about how to store, organi...
RV Podcast #320: How to Plan an RV Trip [THE BEST TOOLS]
November 11, 2020 11:55 - 41 minutes - 24.4 MBThere can be a lot of stress when you start to plan an RV trip. But I want to share a series of unique tools that greatly streamline your RV Trip Planning. Jennifer and I have been using a tool called RV Trip Wizard to help plot out our RV travel routes and stops for years now. But since the product has been bundled into a whole suite of other related resources, its value has greatly increased. The umbrella program that I’m talking about is RV Life Pro, a $49 a year subscription that contain...
RV Podcast #319: Are RV Covers Really Necessary?
November 04, 2020 10:45 - 37 minutes - 22 MBThis week on the RV Podcast, we talk about RV Covers: Are they worth it? Should you have one? What to look for? Our guests are two product managers from Camping World, located in different parts of the country, and they will help us understand what to look for in an RV cover, what kind of RVs need them and what kind don’t. Plus we have lots of RV News this week, along with your RV Lifestyle Questions and another great Of the Beaten Path Report from the wandering Burketts. Show Notes for Epis...
RV Podcast #318: RV Questions and Monster Stories for the campfire!
October 28, 2020 10:20 - 47 minutes - 28.1 MBQuestions! We get RV questions! And we have Monster stories to tell around the campfire! This week on the RV Podcast, we answer the most recent RV questions you’ve been asking about the RV Lifestyle as our Interview of the Week. And in honor of Halloween, we have Monster Stories for the campfire from Patti and Tom Burkett Plus, we have lots of RV News, tips, the RV Show Calendar, and much more. You can listen to the podcast in the player below. And scroll down this page for shownotes, photo...
RV Podcast #318: RV Questions and Monster Stories for the campsfire!
October 28, 2020 10:20 - 47 minutes - 28.1 MBQuestions! We get RV questions! And we have Monster stories to tell around the campfire! This week on the RV Podcast, we answer the most recent RV questions you’ve been asking about the RV Lifestyle as our Interview of the Week. And in honor of Halloween, we have Monster Stories for the campfire from Patti and Tom Burkett Plus, we have lots of RV News, tips, the RV Show Calendar, and much more. You can listen to the podcast in the player below. And scroll down this page for shownotes, photo...
RV Podcast #317: When are you TOO old for the RV Lifestyle?
October 21, 2020 10:45 - 44 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week on the RV Podcast we ask and answer the question: When are you TOO Old for the RV Lifestyle? And rather than beat around the bush, let’s answer that question right now with just five words: You are NEVER Too Old! This week, we will hear the encouraging answers from lots of RVers on that question plus a very special interview with one of our favorite people, soon-to-be-90-years-old Loren Phillis, who travels cross-country in his meticulously maintained quarter-century-old RV. Loren ...
RV Podcast #316 – Lithium vs AGM batteries for the RV: Which are the Best?
October 14, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 25.2 MBWhen it comes to RV power these days, it's a battle of Lithium vs AGM batteries. If you are trying to decide between the two, we can make it easy. A new study shows one is clearly the best for RV boondockers and those seeking reliable power. It's lithium. By a long shot. Lithium batteries have been all the rage among RVers for several years now. But the one criticism some in the industry had was that lithium didn’t like cold weather. And while that is true – all batteries are stressed by co...
RV Podcast #315: Lingering Pandemic Problems for the RV Industry
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 33.1 MBThey may be selling RVs at a record pace, but there are lots of lingering Pandemic Problems for the RV Industry The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc across all aspects of the economy including the RV Industry. And while RV sales have never been better, the damage done by the shutdowns and the resulting incredible demand for RVs continues to stress the industry. In Episode 315 of the RV Podcast, we talk about Pandemic Problems for the RV Industry and much more. We interview Dean Corrig...
RV Podcast #314: Working remotely from an RV from wherever you want
September 30, 2020 10:17 - 47 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week on the RV Podcast we talk about working remotely from an RV from a remote and beautiful area far away from the crowds. That’s where we are this week, camping in Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula. Now as RV travel writers and reporters, we’re always working remotely from an RV. But with the pandemic, we’re noticing a lot more people also doing their remote work in remote locations, too. In our interview of the week coming up in a few minutes, we’ll talk to a local tourist official i...
The Best Internet for RV Nomads
September 23, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 31.2 MBFinding the best Internet for RV Nomads is a daunting task but we have the best advice for you in this episode of the RV Podcast from the two experts who know more about the topic than anyone else you can find. With the help of Chris and Cherie of Technomadia, the RV Lifestyle’s top Internet experts, we’re going to tell you what companies and what plans are the best for today’s demanding RVer. They candidly warn us what companies to stay away from and what service providers are offering the ...
RV Podcast 312: RV Stories from Real RVers living the RV Lifestyle
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week in the RV Podcast Interview of the Week, we’ll hear from a group of RVers who will share their individual RV stories about how they got into the RV Lifestyle, what challenges they’ve had, and what the RV Lifestyle is really like. These are REAL RV stories from REAL RVers, unedited and I think you’ll find them very encouraging. Inspirational even. Whether you are a newbie RVer, someone just dreaming about getting an RV, or an experienced RVer for many years, I know you’re going to re...