Don’t get burned with an RV extended warranty!

No one likes to pay for RV repairs. That's where an RV extended warranty can save a lot of headaches. But signing up for one at the dealership at the time of the purchase is seldom a wise decision.

This week in Episode 449 of the RV Podcast, we dig into the intricacies of an RV extended warranty and how to get the best deal.

Also this week:

* There's a lot of RV social media buzz about very expensive road tolls out East

* Expert advice on how to prep your RV for sale to get the best price

* Why campfire hot dogs need sauerkraut!

* How to instantly identify any plant, bush or tree

* RV news, tips and inside information to make your next road trip a success

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RV SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ - Wendy Bowyer

Wendy Bowyer reports on the hot issues most talked about this past week on our RV Lifestyle Facebook Group:

Last weekend was the official kick off of the summer camping season and over on the RVLifestyle Facebook group, we had many RVers sharing pictures of themselves out there camping. It was great!

Many of the posts were like this one from Jeffrey that asked:  Where is everyone camping this Memorial Day weekend?

Some places mentioned in Jeffrey's post included South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Orleans, Myrtle Beach and so many more.

And some showed a picture of their rig all decked out patriotically for Memorial Day celebrations, like our friend Erik, who is camp hosting with his wife and dog at a state park in Delaware- it was great seeing all the pictures.

We also had many tips - like a warning from John. John was on the east coast, got some bad directions, and somehow ended up driving his rig over the George Washington Bridge that connects New Jersey and Manhattan! He had to pay the bridge toll and guess how much it cost? $92!!! For one way!!

Donald, who read this post, wrote: "What were you thinking??? Driving an RV in NYC?"

John said it was all Google Maps fault. He was trying to get to Rhode Island, and Google Maps directed him that way. What a warning!

And the last post I'd like to share with you is from Jane.

Jane was driving down a country road when someone pulled up and motioned for her to pull over. When she pulled over, guess what she saw?? One of the trailer tires had been shredded, and I am talking REALLY shredded!

The crazy thing was they had checked their tires before the trip, and they were fine. And their tires were only a year and half old.

Jane wrote she thinks a big pothole is the culprit. Jane and her family never heard any sound, didn't feel anything in particular, yet the tire was gone and the rim was bent. She said it could have been so much worse.

So be careful of those potholes - they can do some REAL...