Get Ready for the Most Innovative EV Travel Trailer Yet!

The rush to make electric vehicles has now shown up in an amazingly innovative EV travel trailer called the Lightship.

Unlike anything you've ever seen, it's a towable that propels itself, meaning you don't need a big truck to tow it.

In this episode 444 of the RV Podcast, we’ll meet two former longtime employees, Tesla employees, who left to start their own company that has developed this sleek 27-foot long trailer.

And there are lots more in this episode - handy tips about RV electrical management, the RV news of the week, hot-button RV topics from special media, and a very clever way to use the latest version of that amazing Chat GPT artificial intelligence tool to help you make short work out of planning an RV trip.

To watch the podcast's video version, with many close-up images of the Lightship, click the player below.

If you prefer an audio-only version, you can download the RV Podcast from your favorite podcast app or listen right now through the player below.

Win a membership to find vacancies in sold-out RV Parks

We have a great new giveaway to announce - a free membership in Campnab, a very helpful service that helps you find campsites in parks that are completely booked. Campnab scans their reservation managers - as often as every five minutes. When it finds a cancellation for parks and dates that you specify, it instantly notifies you so you can swoop in and nab a spot.

In two weeks, we'll announce a winner of the Awesome Tier (one of their highest), which scans for as many as seven parks every five minutes. It's a $270 value.

You can enter and learn more about the service at https://rvlifestyle.com/sweepstakes.

Social Media Buzz - By Wendy Bowyer

I have one word for you ... SPIDERS!!!

I know we are all camping outdoors, we're in nature, but I so identified with a recent post on our RVLifestyle Facebook group from Lauren. Lauren wrote:

"YALLLLL.. SPIDERS!!! Seems Texas has the most compared to other states we've been in. I just can't with huge spiders. .....They are always creeping on walls and the ceiling.... Im over it. Any tips !!??!?!"

So far, more than 250 people have joined in the conversation.

Many are sharing their creepy spider stories.

Nina shared a picture of a crayfish hole. She said a big spider lived in it at her campsite that was so ugly, it looked like it belonged in a horror movie!

Others talked about how they kill spiders at their campsite, and others said stop because you are in THEIR home.

But Stephanie, from Georgia, was my favorite response.  She showed a picture of what I would call a big creepy spider, and she said, "This beautiful lady was about the size of my palm at our campsite 2 weeks ago. Not aggressive, not trying to attack us, not crawling on us ... just going about her business. They are the best insect repellent you can have!"

Thanks for that reminder, Stephanie!

We are all looking for tips on how to save space in our rigs and that is why I just loved a post Cathy shared this week of her homemade spice rack.

Cathy is a weekend camper who

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Weird Roadside Attractions Off the Beaten Path

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Half the fun of an RV road trip is discovering weird roadside attractions as you get off the interstates and travel the backroads. That's where the bizarre, quirky, and fun stops can be found that are sure to amuse and delight. In Episode 443 of the RV Podcast, we interview an expert about what's waiting for you out there, from Giant Donuts to Mysterious Statues. Further, he tells you how to find them, too.

Half the fun of an RV road trip is discovering weird roadside attractions as you get off the interstates and travel the backroads. That's where the bizarre, quirky, and fun stops can be found that are sure to amuse and delight.

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Half the fun of an RV road trip is discovering weird roadside attractions as you get off the interstates and travel the backroads. That's where the bizarre, quirky, and fun stops can be found that are sure to amuse and delight.

In Episode 443 of the RV Podcast, we interview an expert about what's waiting for you out there, from Giant Donuts to Mysterious Statues. Further, he tells you how to find them, too.

Also in this episode, Social Media RV Buzz, the RV News of the Week, RV Tips, the Travel App of the Week, and we answer your RV Questions.

To watch a video version of the podcast, click the player below.

You can download the latest Audio Version via your favorite Podcast App or click the player below to hear it on the device you are currently using.

RV Social Media Buzz - By Wendy Bowyer

Another busy week over at the RV Lifestyle Facebook group.

One post getting a lot of buzz is a news story Hayli shared with the group. 

A Canadian RVing couple decided to visit New Orleans. Left their fifth wheel in the campground, drove their truck into the city and parked in a lot across from the police station and visited the French Quarter -when they came back, their truck was stolen!

While some RVers said they had visited New Orleans many times and never had any problems, others said they had been a victim of crime.

My favorite comment was from Janna wondering if there was a kind soul in the group willing to reach out and help this couple tow their rig home to Canada. 

One of the things I love about the RV community: people really do want to help one another. 

Another post that got people talking was from John - he asked: Why do RVers put nitrogen in their tires?

There were many responses. Some said it is completely unnecessary, pointing out air is already 78 percent nitrogen. Others said it helps, getting into chemistry, physics, sharing charts and discussing how nitrogen molecules are slightly larger than air molecules resulting in a tire losing pressure at a slower rate.

One of my favorite answers was from Kevin who said the best thing you can do for your tires is carefully monitor your tire pressure as you're out there on a trip. 

Finally, I'd like to share one of my favorite posts: One beautiful campground.

Carl is camping at the Watchman campground at Zion National Park. Carl said he hit the weather just right and shared some pictures of his site.. And wow, was it ever beautiful.

That is what camping is all about!

Interview of the Week - How to Find Weird Roadside Attractions

This is just the FLORIDA map!

Our guest this week is Ken Smith, one of three authors of RoadsideAmerica.com "Your online guide to offbeat tourist attractio...