This week on the RV Podcast: Gas vs Diesel for RVs and the one mistake you do NOT want to make A Senate bill proposes selling federal land to lower the national debt. Some fierce opposition is trying to keep that land available for public use. In the Social Media Buzz this week, RVers were discussing Mayflies, also known as Fish Flies. When they hatch each summer around the Great Lakes, all we can say is keep your mouth shut unless you want some extra protein. All this plus your questions and Mi...
Jun 25, 2025•42 min
This week on Episode 551 of the RV Podcast: We introduce you to our friend Tom McAlister, who is an avid RVer with a profitable hobby: He flips RVs. You'll learn how he does it and tour his latest. Plus, the RV News of the Week, the Social Media Buzz, Your RV questions and Mike and Jen’s RV Storytime.
Jun 18, 2025
This week on the RV Podcast: The Unspoken Rules for RVers at Truck Stops and Rest Areas Robots working at an RV campground? Coming next year to a new park in North Carolina Real RVers share Real Tips that work on keeping mice out of your camper And in Mike and Jen's Storytime, the perfect boondocking spot...that wasn't
Jun 04, 2025•34 min
We've all seen the headlines and watched the dramatic YouTube videos warning about crime and danger in the RV lifestyle, but how much of this is actually based in reality? After receiving a deeply concerning email from a couple whose travel dreams were nearly crushed by sensationalized fear-mongering, we decided it was time to have an honest conversation about safety on the road.
May 28, 2025•35 min
In this week's RV Podcast: Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or brand new to the road, bad weather can strike fast, and your safety depends on being prepared and knowing what to do when the skies turn dark. PLUS the Social Media Buzz, The RV Question of the Week, and Mike and Jen's Storytime -- The Black Fly Tango!
May 21, 2025•36 min
This week on the RV Podcast: We have black tank revelations for you, busting some myths and learning the best way to maintain, empty and clean them The changing tariff landscape has the RV industry in state of confusion, but consumers are hoping it's now a buyer’s market In Mike and Jen's storytime, the tale of our white-knuckled Ten-Mile-an-Hour Journey All this plus RV ideas and your questions coming up in Episode 547 of the RV Podcast.
May 14, 2025•49 min
This week on the RV Podcast: Here we go again, now there is talk of another MASSIVE budget cut for the National Park Service and a proposal to turn some federal land over to the states. A New Survey reveals what’s #1 on the Bucket List for campers over 55 And in Mike & Jen’s Storytime… When Things Go Wrong: A Roadway Cautionary Tale All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 546 of the RV Podcast.
May 07, 2025•28 min
This week on the RV Podcast: RV Industry and Camping Shutdowns - We sort through the confusion We put a Starink Mini to the test with impressive results despite its small form Scary Wildlife Encounters - Why you always need to be alert All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 545 of the RV Podcast.
Apr 30, 2025•30 min
This RV Podcast episode 544 digs into the challenges and obstacles involved in going from dreaming to starting your RV Adventure, with two compelling messages from our readers. Plus, we have the social media buzz, your RV Questions, and Mike and Jen's Storytime about one of our many adventures.
Apr 23, 2025•29 min
This week on the RV Podcast: RV Tire Maintenance. When do you replace them? How do you maintain them? We all have seen the lists on what to bring on an RV Trip. But in the Social Media Buzz segment, we’ll tell you what NOT to bring, the things real RVers say are a total waste of space. How to sanitize your RV freshwater system for the new camping season. We’ll give you a concise step by step guide. And in Mike and Jen’s storytime, the Tale of the Tape Measure… or how to get off the fence of inde...
Apr 16, 2025•36 min
This week on the RV Podcast: We talk about Tariffs and RV Price Hikes: A Big RV Dealer tells us what to Expect in 2025 How to Make Sure Nothing Breaks on Your First Big RV Trip of the New Season In Mike & Jen’s storytime, we share the story of The Gray Dream: Our First RV. Our Sweepstakes is Back! Find out what Waggle has for you. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 542 of the RV Podcast
Apr 09, 2025•40 min
This week on the RV Podcast: Why do Class B RVs cost so much… are the high-end ones really worth a quarter of a million dollars? If you're headed to the Big Bend National Park in Texas, be aware that you’re not alone. hundreds of Federal troops are now patrolling there - on foot and in armored vehicles. RV Travel Tips to make your drive less tiring and more enjoyable All this plus the RV News of the Week and Mike & Jen’s RV Storytime showcasing Jennifer's nerves of steel... all coming up in ...
Apr 02, 2025•40 min
This week on Episode 539 of the RV Podcast: Surviving 80 miles an hour winds in an RV. You’ll hear one couple’s harrowing tale of a dark and stormy night There are growing indications that a lot of Canadians are deciding not to take vacations in the US this year because of the Trump administration’s ongoing issues with Canada In this week’s Storytime with Mike & Jen segment, the tale of Mike’s Great Awakening All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 539 o...
Mar 19, 2025•47 min
This week on the RV Podcast: Finding RV Gold: A Surprising Motorhome Deal that proves there IS an affordable RV out there! There is more information coming out on how the Trump administration’s layoffs, firings, and forced retirements in the National Parks Service threaten to seriously disrupt camping out west this summer. And in Mike and Jen’s storytime this week, the embarrassing tale on The Day Our RV Became Our Biggest Fan All this, plus the the RV social media buzz and your questions coming...
Mar 12, 2025•42 min
This week on Episode 537 of the RV Podcast: Why truck stop camping should be in your overnight travel plans this year Your RV's Pre-Season Checklist - the things that must be replaced at the start of a new camping season The Trump administration’s continuing budget cutting and the dwindling workforce may result in reduced hours and early closures for our National Parks. And in Mike & Jen’s Storytime, The Rooster's Revenge, or Why Bo Doesn't Chase Chickens Anymore
Mar 05, 2025•41 min
We have a special edition with this episode of the RV podcast, answering your RV Lifestyle questions…. Even the personal ones. We have a bunch of them that we can't wait to get to and they will form this week’s RV Conversation of the Week. PLUS we also have the RV News of the Week and Mike & Jen's storytime about taking our RV in a special stretch of road known as "The Tail of the Dragon."
Feb 19, 2025•45 min
The topic stems from a very lively discussion from our RV Lifestyle Community when readers were asked to fill in the blank… “As much as I Love the outdoors, I can’t stand…” We got around 1,000 responses and have written a few related articles. We list those articles and summarize the key points...
Feb 13, 2025•33 min
This week on the RV Podcast: This week we tell you about Fuel Saving Hacks and a new way for RVers to cut their fuel costs Confusion remains over the hiring of seasonal employees at our national parks The average age of RV owners is getting younger In Mike & Jen’s storytime we’ll tell you why an Upper Peninsula town is a hotbed for Bigfoot sightings and share a true story about the time Mike went on a REAL Bigfoot hunt All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Epi...
Feb 12, 2025•41 min
This week on the RV Podcast: We have some very helpful RV towing tips from a top expert who also shares the best way to weigh your rig and what you need to know about tire maintenance. Guess what kind of RV sold the best last year? If you said motorhomes…. You’d be wrong! In Mike and Jen’s storytime, we’ll tell you about the time we spent a wild night in our RV on Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania, waiting for the Groundhog Day appearance of Phil. All this, plus the RV News of the Week and your que...
Feb 05, 2025•42 min
This week on the RV Podcast: The Latest in RV Solar and Lithium Innovations - How much RV solar and lithium power do you need to run your AC all night long? How about if you just want to use a CPAP machine? And how much does it all cost? This week we talk about the latest innovations in RV power systems with two of the industry's leading experts. We also share the ballpark costs so you’ll know whether it's right for you. Love’s Travel Centers are adding more overnight camping spots with RVers th...
Jan 29, 2025•51 min
This week on the RV Podcast: This year's RV Supershow in Tampa is a wrap. We’ll hear from real RVers about what they liked and didn’t like about the 2025 models The crazy winter weather continues this week, disrupting travel plans all across North America California has hit the pause button over some of its clean air regulations What’s with Campground WiFI? Why is it so bad? All this plus Mike & Jen’s Storytime, and your questions coming up in Episode 531 of the RV Podcast.
Jan 22, 2025•49 min
This week on the RV Podcast: It’s RV Show Season, and if you’re planning on visiting a show, we have RV show tips to save you time AND money. If you use a late model Ford Heavy Duty truck to pull your RV there’s a major recall that you need to know about In Mike and Jen’s storytime, the dangers of bad weather and overconfidence All this plus the RV News of the Week, and answers to your questions coming up in Episode 529 of the RV Podcast.
Jan 08, 2025•39 min
This week on the RV Podcast: We’re On the Road Again: We share our 2025 RV Travel Plans and Goals. Maybe you can get some ideas for your RV trips, too. By popular demand, we bring back the Mike and Jen’s Story Time segment, this week, focussing on our trip to Plains GA a while back where we encountered Jimmy Carter. As the nation celebrates the former Predsident’s 100-year life we remember a sweet encounter with a very decent man. All this plus the Social Media Buzz, the RV News of the Week and ...
Jan 01, 2025•39 min
This week on the RV Podcast: We share our no-holds-barred predictions on 2025 RV Camping and Travel. We’ll tell you what to expect and identify 10 trends that will impact your RV Lifestyle in 2025. Plus the Social Media Buzz, RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 527 of the RV Podcast
Dec 18, 2024•29 min
This week on Episode 526 of the RV Podcast: How to Deal with RV Warranty Disputes - perhaps the industry's best-kept secret. Plus, RV News of the Week, the Social Media Buzz, and answering YOUR questions about the RV Lifestyle.
Dec 11, 2024•41 min
This week on the RV Podcast: We answer all your questions about the controversial clean air regulations in California that are threatening to limit the availability of all large motorhomes in a bunch of states starting next year. Is an all-electric, no water RV toilet right for you? Maybe… we’ll tell you the pros and cons Plus, the Social Media Buzz and your questions coming up in Episode #525 of the RV Podcast
Dec 04, 2024•45 min
This week on the RV Podcast: There's more confusion over the so-called Motorhome Ban: The California Air Resources Board now denies there is a ban coming in 2025. The RV industry still insists there is. RVers are urgently needed in North Carolina…to help those displaced by the hurricane to learn about their temporary RV housing. In our RV Conversation of the Week: 7 Red flags about bad camping neighbors that may make you want to leave a campground. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your ...
Nov 20, 2024•34 min
There’s more bad news about the 2025 California Motorhome Ban, which even includes Class Bs, as well as some Heavy Duty Trucks. The fallout from these California clean air regulations threatens to have a major impact in the RV industry. We detail the latest. Also, in the podcast, news of RV recalls, off-season suggestions, and a warning about traveling toll roads in an RV.
Nov 13, 2024•42 min
Big motorhome sales banned in California and five other states, effective Jan 1, 2025! This is a special edition of the RV Podcast involving a breaking story that we need to get out there. California and five other states have a controversial regulation in place that will effectively ban the sale of most large motorhomes starting January 1, 2025. How could this happen? We dig into this in this Special Episode of the RV Podcast. PLUS other news of the week, the Social Media Buzz, and answering yo...
Nov 06, 2024•31 min
This week on the RV Podcast: Campground theft: How to Protect Your Gear while camping Somebody is trying to keep folks out of an Oregon national forest by burying planks booby-trapped with nails on forest roads. How RVers can get a nice break on diesel prices. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #521 of the RV Podcast
Oct 30, 2024•43 min
