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 trainin...
Oct 26, 2022•37 min
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 ...
Oct 19, 2022•44 min
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.
Oct 12, 2022•41 min
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.
Oct 05, 2022•35 min
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.
Sep 28, 2022•36 min
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 a...
Sep 21, 2022•33 min
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.
Sep 14, 2022•44 min
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.
Sep 07, 2022•48 min
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.
Aug 31, 2022•42 min
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 interv...
Aug 24, 2022•42 min
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 Epi...
Aug 17, 2022•44 min
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 ...
Aug 10, 2022•31 min
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.
Aug 03, 2022•45 min
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 t...
Jul 27, 2022•49 min
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...
Jul 20, 2022•35 min
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.
Jul 13, 2022•38 min
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 feedb...
Jul 06, 2022•35 min
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…
Jun 29, 2022•39 min
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.
Jun 22, 2022•31 min
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.
Jun 15, 2022•36 min
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 fo...
Jun 08, 2022•33 min
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.
Jun 01, 2022•29 min
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.
May 25, 2022•37 min
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.
May 18, 2022•36 min
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.
May 11, 2022•44 min
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.
May 04, 2022•42 min
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 l...
Apr 27, 2022•36 min
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.
Apr 20, 2022•36 min
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.
Apr 06, 2022•34 min
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!
Mar 30, 2022•37 min
