RV Podcast #315: Lingering Pandemic Problems for the RV Industry

They 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 Corrigal, of Leisure Travel Vans. Dean is probably America's Best-known RV Salesman because of his amazingly detailed walk-through RV reviews on YouTube.

We talked to Dean about a lot of things about how the pandemic is still affecting the RV Industry, including:

The Rise of the Digital Nomads, the near 5 million people who now work remotely from their RVs
The lingering effects of the pandemic and critical, ongoing shortages in RV parts and components
The incredible demand for RVs and how if you want to order a new one, you shouldn't expect to see it for 14 months!
And how some are predicting the U.S. Canadian border will remain closed for RV travel through next spring!

This is an interview you will not want to miss.

Plus, we have lots of RV news. RV Lifestyle questions, tips and another great off the beaten path report from our friends Patti and Tom Burkett.

You can listen to the RV Podcast in the player below. And scroll down this page for complete shownotes, transcripts, plus links and resources about all the things we talk about.

 
RV PODCAST opening: WHAT MIKE AND JENNIFER ARE UP TO THIS WEEK
Mike and Jen have been Digital Nomads for nine years, doing the RV Podcast, RV Lifestyle Blog, YouTube Videos, and their RV Travel books from the road much of the year

Here's what's happening with us this week...

We’re back from UP…where we encountered the best fall foliage ever. We timed it for peak color. And except for Mike losing a memory card from his drone with the best aerial shots, it was an awesome 10-day trip.
Mike has a new drone coming this week and hopes to up his aerial photography videos and still photos
We’re planning to be in Southwest Michigan next week along the Lake Michigan shoreline
October is a very busy time in RV campgrounds every weekend Halloween… decorating rigs… There will be NO Trick or Treating in many places… but decorations and the festivities are on tap at most campgrounds. Most are booked up every weekend in October.

This part of the RV Podcast is brought to you by Camping World – America’s #1 RV Dealer 
RV PODCAST NEWS OF THE WEEK
You can listen to the RV Podcast in the player below. And scroll down this page for complete shownotes, transcripts, plus links and resources about all the things we talk about. The News of the Week comes about 13:20 in.

Florida RV SuperShow WILL happen this January, organizers announce
It's now official: The Florida RV SuperShow is on! The show, one of the largest in the nation, will happen in person (vs. virtual) on the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa Jan. 13-17. Show organizers say they will do everything possible to provide a clean and safe environment for exhibitors and attendees.  Currently, Hillsborough County, where the state fair is located, is under a mandatory indoor mask order which - if that is still in place in January, will be enforced. The Florida RV Super Show is one of our favorites. To see past reports we have done click here.

New regulations spell out e-bike rules for federally managed land, including national parks 
U.S. Department of the Interior finalized its e-bike polices last Friday, announcing e-bikes are allowed where traditional bikes are permitted on land managed by the National Park Service or Bureau of Reclamation land. For the Bureau of Land Management, an authorized official must say where the e-bikes can go, and a refuge manager must determine if e-bikes are appropriate for lan...