By Mike Wendland
All about the RV Lifestyle – News, Tips, Trip and camping reports and ideas
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Want to save money and camp in beautiful spots? Try volunteering at National Parks! Most national parks offer free RV pads, hookups, and lots of other perks in exchange for volunteer work at the parks, something we explore in-depth in this...
Episode 374 of the RV podcast is about RV Travel with Grandkids, making memories that will last a lifetime - for the kids and the grandparents! Our special guests in the interview of the week segment are Sam and Deb,...
Want some 2022 camping reservation tips? The first is you better try to snag it right now. Actually, for the best chance, you should have started a couple of months ago. But it will never be easier than today. In Episode...
What happens when the worst happens - a life-threatening medical emergency on the road? This week in Episode 372 of the RV Podcast, we meet a couple who experienced just that. Our guests are Larry and Mary Allen who call themselves...
In this episode of the RV Podcast we meet a 71-year-old widow who has been Living Alone in a Tiny Truck Camper - and loving it! Also during the podcast, we discuss current RV news, tips for enjoying the RV Lifestyle,...
With winter on the way, we want to share RV winter maintenance tips on how to care for and properly winterize your RV. Providing the expertise in this week's RV Podcast Interview of the Week is Mark Polk, of RVEducation101.com,...
Starting the RV Lifestyle as total RV Newbies can be very challenging, as we learn in Episode 369 of the RV Podcast from a couple that got their first RV just this past summer. JoAnn and John Neely, from the...
RV innovation has definately slowed down this year. Despite record sales, RV manufacturers are facing parts and labor shortages, transportation issues and service backlogs. As a result, we're seeing less innovation. Manufacturers are so busy cranking out existing orders that, at...
Ever dreamed of taking an epic family RV Road Trip? In this 367th episode of the RV Podcast, you'll meet a couple that just completed an awesome 14-month adventure that changed all their lives in very positive ways. And what may...
In Episode 366 of the RV Podcast we meet a Mom and Dad who plan to spend the next several years traveling the country with their 6 kids in a double decker RV bus conversion. Sound ambitious? Oh yeah, and then...
This week on the RV Podcast we meet a couple who have just finished a year of fulltime RV Living. They share their adventures, challenges, and tips for making a successful go of the fulltime RV Lifestyle. Our guests are Eric...
You don't have to buy new, you can DIY RV Remodel to save money and make your old RV as good as new. That's what we talk about in Episode 364 of the RV Podcast, interviewing Dave and Jo Driscoll, age...
The RV Essentials of what people really want when buying an RV are as varied as the people shopping for them. But still, some clear trends emerge when you talk to enough of them. In Episode #363 of the RV Podcast,...
Talk about RV Repair Horror Stories! Wait till you hear about the quality and service issues exposed in this week's RV Podcast by an RV Tech. An RV is the second most expensive thing most people buy after their sticks and...
A growing subset of the RV Lifestyle community is fulltime retired solo women RV Travelers and in this post and episode 361 of the RV Podcast we meet one of them, a 65-year-old woman who retired after a long career...
Getting the most out of our RV Air Conditioner can be a daunting task. But before you give up, consider this hack or this suggested upgrade. The Hack is a very simple addition to your existing RV air conditioner - a...
In this Episode 359 of the RV Podcast, we offer some tips for Florida Snowbirds that tell it like it is, from the real weather you can expect, to why you may already be too late for a reservation for...
In this episode #358 of the RV Podcast we talk about RV Travel with a dog, offering up important tips on how to make your pet enjoy the RV Lifestyle as much as you do. There's no doubt, a dog can...
We love asking the campers we meet around the country to tell us their best camping spots and in Episode 358 of the RV Podcast, we learn of five of them. These best camping spots are not very well known and...
If anything ever did not go together, it's mosquitos and camping. Here's what you need to know about dealing with these vicious bloodsuckers when you're trying to enjoy a camping trip. Our guest in the Interview of the Week for Episode...
Looking for an RV Map that helps you find great places, plan your route and even share your own adventures? Then check out our brand new RV Lifestyle Interactive RV Map, which lets you quickly find the best places to stop...
Looking to find the perfect campsite this weekend, but frustrated that all the good spots are taken? Before you give up, you'll want to check out the cutting-edge technology we preview in RV Podcast Episode 354 that streamlines the process...
Everyone loves RV Hacks, those little tips, tricks and inside knowledge that help the RV Lifestyle be easier, safer and economical. And in Episode 353 of the RV Podcast, our friends Marc and Julie Bennett of RV Love stop by to...
Choosing a campground alternative for many RVers is rapidly becoming their go-to tactic for finding available spots for overnighting and camping. Because of overcrowding and overbooking, spots in traditional campgrounds during this unprecedented RV boom are often reserved months in advance....
Frustrated that you can't find good used RVs for sale? You know that some manufacturers are reporting two-year backlogs for new RVs. And you know that right now, used RVs are hard to find. But that is about to change......
Are you wondering why it so hard to find open camping spots in 2021? And what about the confusing and always changing prices being charged for campsites? The problems are widespread and growing. And while there are a lot of causes,...
Have you wondered what's behind the RV backlog and why new RVs are sold out for many, many months to come? As they say, it's complicated. And very frustrating to the industry. Even more frustrating for those who wanted to...
Have you heard about our crowded National Parks and the confusion changing policies have brought over not just getting in, but reservations, too? It's also the same at many State Parks as more and more adopt reservation-only camping policies. This week...
Have you ever wondered about owning your RV campsite? We had so much interest in our initial story and video on owning your RV campsite and many people have asked for more info. So, on the RV Podcast Episode 347, we...
Have you been wondering if you really need an RV Cover? The answer is ... probably. Here's what you need to know: Because your RV motorhome, 5th Wheel or Towable Trailer camper is one of the most expensive investments you can...
In these days of high demand for RVs of all types, a lot of people have heard about RV Brokers but wonder just what does an RV Broker do? The answer is... a lot! In Episode 345 of the RV Podcast,...
Many RVers wonder whether an Extended RV Warranty is worth the investment of protecting what already is the most expensive investment they will ever make besides their sticks and bricks home - the RV. The answer is dependent on a number...
With so many newcomers embracing the RV Lifestyle, this is a good time to go over 10 Unwritten Rules for Campers. For the fact is, there are too many inconsiderate campers these days, people who think it is all about them...
Roger Golden is eBike boondocking his way across the United States, living, in his words, "home free, not homeless." He has a great story and some boondocking tips we can all take to heart. Out on the road I recently met...
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...
Across the country, officials are shutting down boondocking areas in many areas because of growing problems with vandalism, litter, and even human waste. Blame it on a combination of homeless encampments in some areas and inconsiderate campers who fail to clean...
Frustrated about how to get a camping reservation this summer? We can help with some insider tips on using campground reservation technology. We know. There are a lot of people trying to book camping reservations this summer. Demand has never been...
If you were disappointed that RV Shows around the country were mostly canceled last year, I have bad news for you. There will be many that simply will not happen again. A leading RV industry expert says in-person RV shows may...
Harvest Hosts just signed up its 2,000th location and it has plans to reach 3,000 by year's end. Here's how to find the best camping with the program. Harvest Hosts is nothing short of a phenomenon in the RV industry, a...
We have a lot for you in this report: We talk about the coming cicada invasion, the Canadian border, and Rootless Living. After being closed for more than a year, disturbing new reports are surfacing that have many wondering when will...
When it comes to how to make the RV Lifestyle a reality, it's as simple a matter as deciding "I will." Not "someday." Not "I hope." I will. That's what our guests on this week's podcast said. And did. And today, Lisa Maas and...
Here are 17 insider RV Campground tips to score and enjoy that perfect spot this summer. If you are a new RV owner on your maiden voyage you will want to pay particular attention! Our guest in this week's Episode 334 of...
Most of us rely on insurance. But when you suffer a Medical Emergency on an RV Trip, that insurance may not be adequate, especially if you need a land or air ambulance. In fact, many of those air and ambulance costs...
We have emergency winterization tips for RVers and campers caught in sudden cold. What a mess. Historic low temperatures, snow in places where it is all but unheard of. Power outages. Freezing water pipes. All this has been the plight of thousands...
Family Camping, whether in a tent, pop-up camper, a towable trailer, motorhome, or any other type of RV, unites families through great memories! That's what we talk about in this 331st episode of the RV Podcast. And through our special podcast guest...
Our friends Tom and Patty Burkett have this great Off the Beaten Path discovery about bygone life on Chilo, Ohio along the beautiful Ohio River Scenic Byway. Lock up, lock down—these are phrases we’re all familiar with. Two or three generations...
Hundreds of thousands of camping newbies are flocking to our federal lands, with many of them ignorantly - but sometimes intentionally - causing damage to National Parks. It is a nationwide problem, unprecedented in scope, brought about by COVID travel restrictions...
The White House has issued an order that some say requires wearing masks in national parks and BLM land when we are outside. But does it really? It is an understatement to say that there is a lot of confusion over the...
Listen up RV Industry! Here is what Real RVers say are the most important RV features they want when they buy their next RV. We surveyed and heard from more than 300 of them and it's clear they know what they...
This episode of the RV Podcast has the latest RV News, RV Travel tips about moving around the country during the pandemic and shares a great off the beaten path spot in Montana. You can listen to the podcast in the...