We have some really critical RV Safety Tips we need to pass on to you, along with some helpful travel info dealing with National Parks.

We had so much audience feedback this week that all of Episode 407 of the RV Podcast deals with the info we received, along with RV news of the week and your questions.

You can watch the entire video of the podcast on our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel by clicking the player below.

If you prefer the audio version, you can tune in on your favorite podcast app or click the audio player below.

RV News of the Week

Gas prices drop for the sixth week as Americans change their driving habits

Gas prices fell nation-wide for the sixth week in a row, averaging $4.22 a gallon nationally.Some parts of the country, like California, Oregon, Washington,  Illinois, and Maine, have prices as high as $5.61 per gallon, whereas other states such as Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma are reporting prices as low as $3.72 per gallon.New reports state some of the price drop is because Americans are changing their driving habits. Many are driving less, combining errands, carpooling, and canceling vacations.

To see what gasoline prices are averaging across the country click here. To find apps to help you get the best gas prices on the road, click here.

Earth passing by Perseid meteor shower now, with peak coming in about 10 days

One of Jen and my favorite parts of camping is looking up at the stars on a clear, dark night. The view is absolutely amazing. And one of the summer highlights is watching the Perseid meteor shower.The annual meteor shower will be at its peak Aug. 11-12 this year though there will be some competition from a full moon.The Perseid meteor shower happens every summer as the earth passes by Comet Swift-Tuttle. This summer the shower started to be visible July 17 and will continue to be visible through Aug. 24 with the highlight Aug. 11-12 when in past years as many as 150-200 "falling stars" per hour can be seen.

For tips on where to find top star gazing spots, click here.

Stargazing

Illegal boondocking along Highway 1 in Big Sur is about to get very expensive

If you are planning on boondocking in California's Big Sur, make sure you stick to the designated campsites or you may face a hefty fine.Monterey County is cracking down on illegal camping along California's epic stretch of Highway 1, and now illegal campers can face fines of $200 to $1,000 per day effective immediately.Illegal places to camp now include 72-miles of Highway 1 in the Big Sur area along with 3.5 miles along any side road maintained by the count...