What happens when you combine a Tiny Home and an RV? We’ll take you on a tour of one. Also this week on the RV Podcast: Famed Football Coach Jim Harbaugh wants to drive his RV out to California and live in it for a few months so he can be close to his team as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. Why the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta has become a must-attend RV bucket list event All this plus the Social Media Buzz, the RV News of the Week, and your RV questions coming up in Episode #483 o...
Feb 07, 2024•51 min
Greetings from sunny Florida for Episode 482, where we're spending a couple of weeks decompressing from the Florida RV Supershow and editing the videos we shot of all the new RVs. This week in the RV Podcast: Inside info on a new development in the Southwest where RVers can buy their own multi-acre RV property. A look at the RV company that started the whole van life movement – half a century ago! News about an RV company that instituted a very successful 4-day work week for its employees with n...
Jan 31, 2024•51 min
Best Innovation at the 2024 RV Supershow in Tampa - all three of them. PLUS our regular Social Media Buzz, RV News of the Week, and answering your questions.
Jan 24, 2024•38 min
This week on the podcast, we look at the Top RV Internet Trends for 2024. Our expert guests are Chris and Cherie from the Mobile Internet Resource Center and Erik McCauley, the CEO and founder of MobileMustHave, a leading provider of RV accessories and mobile internet. Erik is an IT Infrastructure Engineer by trade. Plus our Social Media Buzz, News of the Week, and we answer a question about a particular RV fireplace.
Jan 17, 2024•46 min
We 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 times, and other features that help RVers plan trips around the weather. The Drive Weather app is all about decision-making in regard to the weather. Like a pilot before taking off in an airplane and checking the expected ...
Jan 14, 2024•40 min
The RV Lifestyle is filled with adventures. But most of us also experience some unexpected RV Dangers. In Episode 479 of the RV Podcast, we hear from 10 real RVers about the unsuspected scares they have encountered. And in each one, there's a valuable lesson learned. The idea for this topic came from our new RV Lifestyle Community, where a post asks readers to share the most scary things that have happened to them on RV trips. PLUS we have the Social Media Buzz, News of the Week, and answering y...
Jan 10, 2024•48 min
Our 2024 RV Predictions have some good news and bad for those who love the RV Lifestyle. That's what we talk about this week in Episode 478 of the RV Podcast. Every year, we devote our first podcast of the year to what we think will be the trends and events that most influence the RV Lifestyle in the coming year. Our Top 5 2024 RV Predictions are...
Jan 03, 2024
On Episode 477 of the RV Podcast - Our friends, Camp Hosts Erik and Jeanne Anderson have written a children's book on their famous dog - Hershey Pup's RV Adventures. They also have some great tips for those interested in becoming camp hosts. Plus the latest Community News, Social Media Buzz, App of the Week, the RV News, and answering your questions!
Dec 20, 2023•45 min
The 2024 Tampa RV Show, officially known as the Florida RV Supershow, runs January 17-21, 2024 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa and is always one of the top RV shows in America. Many think it is the best. This week in Episode 476 of The RV Podcast, in the Interview of the Week, we talk to Dave Kelly, the show's executive director. We also have our meetup list, all the Social Media Buzz, RV News of the Week, and more.
Dec 13, 2023•41 min
Call it a Rolling RV Renovation but we have some very affordable RV Interior Makeover Ideas to share that can really revitalize your camper's interior vibe. Our guest on Episode 475 of the RV Podcast is Cortni Armstrong, otherwise known as "The Flipping Nomad." Cortney is an RV makeover expert and our conversation is all about remodeling your RV interior on a budget. Now's the time to upgrade the look while waiting for the spring travel season. Plus our regular spots on The Social Media Buzz, Ap...
Dec 06, 2023•38 min
RV thefts are on the rise. An RV GPS tracker will help recover your investment if thieves decide to steal it. Here's what to look for in choosing a tracker and how to install it. This week on Episode 474 of the RV Podcast: Why your RV needs a GPS tracker Why you may want not to take your RV on the Pennsylvania Turnpike! Apps to help RVers easily send out their holiday greetings All this, plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #474 of the RV Podcast
Nov 29, 2023•51 min
Lots of RVers are spending Thanksgiving in an RV. It takes planning to pull it off successfully but provides lots of great memories for families and friends.
Nov 22, 2023•47 min
RV Storage theft happens a lot more than many people realize. We have an unbelievable tale from an RVing couple who learned this the hard way. That's the story we share in the interview of the week in Episode 472 of the RV Podcast. Also in this episode: The best day of the week for RV travel How to find the best RV and camping gadgets and gear Campground etiquette for outside-the-RV lights
Nov 15, 2023•44 min
There's more to safe and secure RV storage than just winterizing it and putting it away. Among other things, you need to pay attention to the roof, tires and electrical system. Our guest in the Interview of the week segment in Episode 471 of the RV podcast is our friend Todd “The Beard” Henson, of the National RV Training Academy.
Nov 08, 2023•46 min
Solo RV Life can seem scary and lonely to some. But for the woman we meet in Episode 470 of the RV Podcast, it has been anything but. It has brought new friends, a strong sense of community and the joy of discovery.
Nov 01, 2023•46 min
We love visiting with other RVers to see the RV Upgrades they have made to enhance their enjoyment of the RV Lifestyle. This week we share 5 DIY mods that anyone can do.
Oct 18, 2023•37 min
This week on the RV Podcast we talk about the so-called "Nature Pill," explaining how even 20 minutes if time surrounded by nature can measurably reduce stress and bring about better health. Plus there's a lot coming up in this episode… We talk with the organizer of the big Quartzsite RV show in January and learn why every RVer needs to make at least one trip to Quartzsite, the desert mecca that draws thousands upon thousands of RVers each winter. If you are a solo traveler who wants to visit th...
Oct 11, 2023•51 min
Finding RV Community on the road can be a challenge. But joining a club or attending a rally or a meetup can bring you lifelong friends. Our interview guests are Travis Carr, president and co-CEO, and Melanie Carr, vice president and co-CEO, of the Escapees RV Club and the topic is finding community on the road. And that is what we are doing this week as we’re coming to you from the KOA Resort and Campground in Nashville, TN where we’ll be all week with 65 or so of our followers at our annual fa...
Oct 04, 2023•46 min
This is the week for the annual Elkhart RV Dealer Open House, the annual wining and dining soiree the RV industry puts on every year to introduce their new models to the RV dealers across North America. That's where we come to you for Episode 466 of the RV Podcast, which features an in-depth interview with Jeff Runels, the President and CEO of Keystone RV, North America's largest manufacturer of towable recreation vehicles. Plus our Social Media Buzz, and the RV News of the week, and answering y...
Sep 27, 2023•37 min
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.
Sep 20, 2023•30 min
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 camp...
Sep 13, 2023•43 min
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 ca...
Sep 06, 2023•47 min
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 touc...
Aug 30, 2023•57 min
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...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 plannin...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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
Aug 02, 2023•50 min
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 ...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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 fab...
Jul 19, 2023•56 min
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 d...
Jul 12, 2023•49 min
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 ...
Jul 05, 2023•53 min
