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- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Getting Health Care on the Road
What happens when you get sick in your RV a thousand miles from home? Your doctor is back home, you're down to your last two pills, and the nearest urgent care…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Getting Health Care on the Road
What happens when you get sick in your RV a thousand miles from home? Your doctor is back home, you're down to your last two pills, and the nearest urgent care…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
30% Off RV MSRP? What Camping World's CEO Told Investors
How much below MSRP should you pay for a new RV? Camping World's CEO just gave buyers some revealing numbers, and anyone shopping for a travel trailer, fifth…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
You've Always Wanted to Write a Book. Could RV Life Be Your Chance?
Have you ever sat around a campfire and said, "I've always wanted to write a book"? Maybe it's a novel, a memoir for your grandchildren, a children's story, or…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Sharks Circle Lippert: What the RV Merger Fight Means for You
A surprise cash offer has added another twist to the Lippert-Patrick merger battle. Who ends up controlling some of the biggest names in RV components, and…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Don't Be That Camper: The Pet Peeves That Drive RVers Crazy
What really gets under RVers' skin at a campground? We asked the RV Lifestyle community, and the answers came pouring in: loud music, barking dogs, bright…
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The RV Forecast Missed by 60,000. Here's the New Spin
The RV industry's latest buzzwords are "resilience," "stabilize" and "rightsize." But what do they mean for those of us who buy, own and travel in RVs? In the…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Mice in Your RV? How to Keep Them Out This Winter
Mice do not wait for winter to move into your RV. As nights turn cold, a parked RV can look like the perfect place to nest. And it takes only a tiny opening…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Diesel Tops $6, But RVers REFUSE to Stop Traveling!
Diesel prices have soared past $6 a gallon, but are RVers canceling their trips and parking their rigs? Not according to our latest RV Lifestyle survey. In…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Two Sisters, Two Paths, and One Road Back to Camping
They grew up camping together. Then life took them in different directions. Decades later, two sisters are finding their way back to each other, and back to…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Another Rate Hike Is Coming. The RV Business Can't Afford It.
The Federal Reserve says another interest rate hike is likely this year, and the RV industry is already hurting. Camping World sold 16 percent fewer new RVs…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Home Sweet Home: The Song Every RVer Will Understand
Three RVCommunity members wrote a song about life on the road and the feeling of finally pulling into your own driveway. They first played it at a campfire at…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Harvest Hosts Sold: What Does It Mean for RVers?
Is Harvest Hosts getting too big? Choice Hotels is buying the RV overnight membership company, and members are asking what comes next for prices, reservations…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Fuel Prices Won't Stop Their Route 66 RV Trip
John and Cindy are taking their RV across the country on Route 66, and high fuel prices are not stopping them. In this Stories from the Road edition of the RV…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
$7.27 Diesel, Forest River Shuts Out RV Influencers | RV News
More than 80 RVers made it to our Smoky Mountains rally despite diesel prices as high as $7.27 a gallon along the way. Mike reports what they are saying about…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Why Now Beats Someday: Full-Timing After Retirement
Mark and Barb Douyard, 72 and 77, rented out their Delaware home, packed up their fifth wheel and set off on a two-year RV adventure across North America. We…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
The Hershey Crowds Were Real. So Is the RV Slump.
Hershey drew its biggest opening-day crowd since 2021 while RV shipments stayed down almost 14 percent for the year. We separate the show buzz from the…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Should You Take the RV or Fly?
We flew to Atlanta for a family wedding instead of taking the RV, and the two hour flight turned into an eight hour day. In this episode we run the real…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Hershey Opens As Diesel Hits A Record And The Industry Reshuffles
Diesel hit $6.05 a gallon Friday. That has never happened before. Not in 2008. Not in 2022. Never. I paid $6.29 in Michigan the morning I recorded this…
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Rediscovering RV Serendipity
After years of traveling almost entirely in fifth wheels, Mike and Jennifer added a second rig: a new-to-us 2026 Winnebago View, 25 feet long. They took it to…
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The Hard Conversation Every RVing Couple Needs to Have
Judy Feigel was already an RVer before her husband died. Short trips, sometimes with her granddaughter, sometimes with a group of women friends. A small thing…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
RV Parks Fill With Workers. Campers Get Squeezed Out.
RV parks are quietly turning into industrial worker housing. A $100 billion SpaceX spaceport in Louisiana and a wave of data center construction in Texas and…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
How to DIY an RV Trip Alaska on Your Own
Alaska tops the RVer bucket list every year, and most people never go, because the logistics look like too much. Jim and Marcia Badhorn skipped the caravan and…
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The Montana LLC Crackdown Has Started. Are RVers Next?
California has charged 14 people over the Montana LLC scheme, the same sales tax strategy being sold to RV buyers at shows across the country. Montana law says…
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What Really Happens When You Call RV Roadside Assistance?
What should you expect when you call for RV roadside assistance? Mike and Jennifer go behind the scenes with Jerry Aldridge, founder and former president and…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Winnebago Shuts Two Plants: The RV Industry Is Deep in the Woods
Winnebago Industries is closing two RV manufacturing plants and moving production into other facilities with unused capacity. The company calls it a "strategic…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Summer Is Ending, But the Best RV Camping Is Just Beginning
Fall may be the best RV camping season of the year, but it is no longer a well-kept secret. October campsites are filling quickly as Halloween weekends, fall…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
It's Official: An RV Buyers Market - But Don't Get Fooled by the "Deals"
It is officially an RV buyer's market. New RV sales are falling, dealer inventories remain high, and manufacturers are cutting forecasts. For RV shoppers, that…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
The RV Gear We'd Buy Again, and the Stuff We'd Never Waste Money On Again
After years of RV travel, thousands of camping nights, and more gear than we'd like to admit, we've finally learned an important lesson: the most expensive…
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Will Camping World's $100 Million Cut Hurt RV Service?
Camping World is cutting another $100 million in costs. What does that mean for RV owners? In this week's RV Podcast News, Mike Wendland looks beyond the…
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RVing in Retirement: What to Expect at Every Age
Retirement isn't the end of the adventure. For many RVers, it's just the beginning. In this episode of the RV Podcast, Mike and Jennifer Wendland celebrate the…
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Tourons Gone Wild! National Park Chaos, RV Scam Alert & Who Owns Roadtrek Now?
This week, Mike examines a string of reckless incidents in America's national parks, from Yellowstone "tourons" walking across fragile thermal features to…
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Roadtrek Sold Again! Will This Finally Be Its Forever Home?
Roadtrek has a new owner, again. In this breaking news episode, Mike examines the sale of Roadtrek from France's Groupe Rapido to Conestogo Partners, a…
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Meet Ron and Barbara Abler: Proof That RVing Has No Age Limit
Meet Ron and Barbara Abler: Proof That RVing Has No Age Limit Ron is 87. Barbara is 82. And right now, they're probably somewhere on the road, planning the…
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RV Service Nightmare? The Truth About the Big RV Chains
This week on the RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland takes a hard look at one of the biggest frustrations facing RV owners today: service…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Don't Make These RV Insurance Mistakes
Episode #625 - RV Insurance Done Right, the New Maintenance Tracker, and Slowing Down on the Road Are you actually covered for life on the road? Matt Jacobs…
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RV Parks Under Attack? Communities Are Saying NO
This week on the RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland looks at a surprising new trend that may shape the future of camping in America: communities…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
RV Industry SHOCK: Dealers Dumping New RVs in Peak Season
Brand-new RVs are being liquidated in the middle of peak camping season, and that's just the beginning. In this week's RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
The Freedom We Dreamed About... And What Nobody Told Us
For years, we dream about retirement. We imagine freedom, open roads, and finally having the time to do everything we've always wanted. But what happens when…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
The Freedom We Dreamed About... And What Nobody Told Us
For years, we dream about retirement. We imagine freedom, open roads, and finally having the time to do everything we've always wanted. But what happens when…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
RV Sales Are Slumping... Here's Why That's Great News for Buyers
This week's RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition is packed with practical information to help you travel smarter. Mike explains why slowing RV sales could create…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Wall Street Took Over Your Campground... And Prices May Never Be the Same
Wall Street has discovered camping. Across America, investment firms, private equity groups, and large corporate operators are quietly buying family-owned…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Eleven Hands at a Campfire - and What They Tell Us About the RV Market
The RV industry is chasing the wrong generation. While manufacturers court 30-somethings with outdoor TVs and influencer campaigns, the buyers who are actually…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Ticks Are Exploding This Year: The Hidden Disease That Can Make You Allergic to Meat
Ticks are having a banner year across much of North America, and that has outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, campers, and RVers paying close attention. Most people…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Park It Outside! Massive Fire Risk Recall Hits RVers' Favorite Toad
This week's RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition covers five important stories every RVer should know about. First, a major recall affects more than one million…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
The RV Doctor Is In! Real Medical Advice for RVers + Are You Too Old to Start RVing?
What should every RVer carry in their first aid kit? What medical emergencies are most common on the road? And when is a health issue serious enough to seek…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
The Wild West of RV Content: Hidden Agendas, Lawsuits & Big Money
What happens when trusted RV influencers, battery manufacturers, dealers, and content creators collide? In this week's RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Why Your RV Won't Cool Down (And What To Do About It)
Summer heat can be tough on RVs. If you've ever wondered why your RV air conditioner struggles to keep up, why your refrigerator doesn't seem as cold as it…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
15,000 RV Recalls Every Month. Why Isn't Anyone Talking About It?
Welcome to the June 1, 2026 Monday News Edition of the RV Lifestyle Podcast. I'm Mike Wendland, and this week we have a show that every RV owner needs to hear…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Your RV Questions Answered, Tech, Travel, Lifestyle & More
This week on the RV Podcast, it's Questions From the Road. We're answering listener questions about RV life, travel planning, campground strategies, RV…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
Camping World Rumors, Packed National Parks & The RV Reality Check
This week on the RV Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland digs into four stories every RVer should be paying attention to. First up: Is Camping World really in…
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Don’t Buy a Used RV Until You Hear This
Should you buy a used RV instead of a new one? This week on Episode 610 of the RV Podcast, Mike and Jennifer talk with Tom MacAllister, an avid RVer who flips…
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Seven Hard Truths About RVing in 2026
Good morning, and welcome to the RV Lifestyle Podcast Monday News Edition. I'm Mike Wendland - journalist, multi-Emmy Award-winning reporter, and a guy who's…
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Worst RV Camping Fails Ever! Misery Loves Company
Last week, Jennifer and I got brutally honest about some of the dumbest, most expensive, and most embarrassing mistakes we've made in 15 years of RVing. We…
- RV Podcast - Stories From The Road
States Are Taxing RV Owners on Prices They Never Paid
Most RV buyers think the negotiation is over when they sign the paperwork. It’s not. In this week’s RV Podcast News Edition, Mike exposes the hidden RV sales…
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8 RV Mistakes That Cost Us $26,000 (Learn From Our Pain)
We’ve made a lot of RV mistakes over the years… but these eight? They cost us a jaw-dropping $26,000. In this episode, we’re getting real and sharing the…
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$6 Diesel, a Mining Bombshell, and a Two-Story RV That Transforms
Travel season is here — and so is $6 diesel. This week's Monday News Edition covers five stories that every RV traveler needs to hear before they hitch up and…
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Small Meetups, Big Connections: How RVers Stay Connected Between Rallies
What happens between the big RV rallies? That is where the real magic often begins.In this episode, we talk with RVer Jeff Neumann about the growing trend of…
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RV News: Grand Canyon Fire Scandal, Bear Attacks, Park Openings & Major Industry Merger
This week's RV news is big. A congressional hearing reveals what really happened when the Grand Canyon burned. A potential mega-merger could reshape every RV…
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Unbelievable RV Buyer Behavior Exposed
Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes at an RV dealership? This week, Mike and Jennifer sit down with Nick Schmidt of Sunshine State RVs for a…