RV Small Talk Podcast

Best Places to Camp in Texas! episode 188

If you're looking to dip your toes into the Texas camping scene, and maybe start a life-long love for all of Texas's scenic varieties, we have an episode for you! We're going to give you a fantastic list of parks...

Let the Stars Guide Your Travel Plans | ep 187

Adventurers and travelers have been looking to the stars for a very long time to guide their travels. We've gotten away from astral navigation in modern times, but the sky still provides so many reasons to go here, there, and...

The Most Stunning Trailer You Can Rent | episode 186 with RVDillo

Meet a need, even if it's one people didn't know they had... and meet that need in a great location, location, location! That seems to be the recipe for the RVdillo, a growing destination trailer rental business in one of...

Behind the Scenes of an RV Show | episode 185

RV Shows are super exciting, but boy, can they take a lot of planning and energy to pull off! In this episode, PJ and Lindsay interview Jennifer and Leslie, who together make sure the Austin RV Expo happens every year,...

Designing the Next Great RV with inTech RV - episode 184

How does an innovative RV manufacturer continue to bring fresh products to the market? What inspires new directions, designs, and feature sets? Well, we tapped Keith at inTech RV for a conversation about just that!

Spring Activities for RV Enthusiasts - episode 183

What's going to add that perfect amount of flavor and motivation to your springtime RV trips? Do you need a boost? Do you need to heighten the plans a little? We have some activities in mind, and we've included the...

Have RV Dealerships Learned Anything? | episode 182

We took the show on the road, and we ran into Phil Ingrassia, the president of the RVDA! PJ and Phil talk about what lessons have been learned in the past tumultuous years for both the RV industry and RV...

The Power to Go RVing with Go Power Solar | episode 181

What's the latest in technology for powering your RV off-grid? We met up with Go Power at the 2023 RVDA Expo and learned a bit about what's available and what people might need to achieve the camping setups they're hoping...

Bring Your Inflatables with You when You RV! | episode 180

In the never-ending quest to bring more creature comforts with us when we RV, we all start looking at packability, weight, and design. Well, it's tough to beat things that squash down and conform to almost any shape for travel,...

Texas K-9 Overland inspires Self-Sufficient Travel | episode 179

Tyler Hunter from TXK9Overland has it figured out. After years of urban rat-race entrapment, he's taken to a life of travel, exploration, and nature! Along with his two dogs, Duke and Lacy, Tyler has navigated tough terrain and camped in...

The 2023 RV Gift Guide Episode! 178

This year's RV Gift Guide is finally out, and hopefully, it'll help with those last-minute gift ideas for ever-difficult-to-buy RVers! You know the ones we're talking about. Maybe you'll find the perfect gift for them—or maybe the perfect gift for...

Matt’s RV Reviews... Us! episode 177

Welcome to a special episode of RV Small Talk Podcast, where we dive into the world of RV reviewing on YouTube. Join your hosts, PJ and Lindsay, as they sit down with none other than Matt from Matt's RV Reviews,...

A Banker Explains RV Financing | episode 176

Welcome to the next episode of the RV Small Talk Podcast! In episode 176, get ready to dive into the dollars and cents of RV life as we sit down with the incredible Teri Lambright Krauss, a banking wizard with...

Trains RVers Need to Ride! | episode 175

The magic, the romance, and the pace just draw us toward the railways! If you're an RVer who loves scenic drives, you're likely to be the type to love the feeling of gliding through incredible landscapes on the rails. Get...

Lightship RV’s EV Trailer for Campers! episode 174

Y'all, this EV camping trailer from Lightship RV is bonkers! In the best way, of course. If the world is going to eventually go the EV route, trailers like this are going to help to usher in the electrified age...

Don’t Make These RV Road Mistakes! episode 173

What are the most common reasons RVers end up in accidents and trip-ending wrecks? We take a look and discuss how to stay safe on the roadways!

RV Time Capsule with 1979 Trailer Life Magazine | ep. 172

We found a 1979 copy of Trailer Life magazine, and it's incredible! The things that have changed and the things that are still true and relevant today are really amazing. Join the RV Small Talk Podcast team as we muse...

Rebuilding Lives with Sister Corps. episode 171

Traveling with the purpose to serve people, often the ones who are overlooked, is a mission for an incredible group of women, known as the Sister Corps. Gena Curtis joined the RV Small Talk Podcast to bring us up to...

Spot a Quality RV | episode 170

Sometimes we need to tell our eyes what they're looking for, or they'll just tell us what's enticing to them! The same is true when we're looking at RVs! So, if you want to know what to look for to...

Best Haunts to Visit in the US episode 169

You know we love themes to help us plan trips! What about a road trip to see and possibly stay at some of the most haunted hotels, inns, and bed-and-breakfasts we can find across this fair land! You gotta check...

Personalizing Your RV | episode 168

Making your RV your very own often means adding to (or taking away from) what the manufacturer originally put on it. Only you know what works for you, right?! In this episode of the RV Small Talk Podcast, PJ, Lindsay,...

El Nino for RVers with Avery Tomasco! ep.167

When you want to understand how the weather will affect your travel plans, you go to a friend who specializes in the field! Avery Tomasco joins us for the second time to talk about weather and RV travel, and this...

The Best Sites with Campground Views | ep. 166

It can be difficult to find a site at all, sometimes... but who wants to arrive to find out that the site they've reserved is terrible or doesn't fit their needs? Well, we brought in Mark Koep from Campgroudviews.com to...

Historical Travel Plans with Thomas Cutter | ep. 165

We all need to find our angle or perspective that guides our travel goals and plans. Thomas Cutter has used his summers to view the US through the lens of history, geography, and culture. As a 23-year veteran of the...

üCamp and Davis Mountains Trips! episode 164

The team went camping and rallying in very very different parts of the country! PJ and Lindsay were at a manufacturer's rally in Ohio, and Clint was with family in the mountainous desert region of West Texas! Want to know...

Life Changing RV Stories with Sebastian Oveysi!

The pathways in life should all be interesting and dynamic, don't you think? Well, Sebastian Oveysi's path to RVing is very interesting and dynamic. From adolescent political refugee to chef and restaurant owner, to certified RV technician and inspector, he...

RV Dealership Sales Tactics You Need to Know!

The sales personnel at RV Dealerships are certainly hoping to make a living by convincing you to trade your money for a product they carry. That's not a bad thing! But, it can bring on anxiety if you don't understand...

RV Manufacturer/Dealer Relations Affect YOU!

Every piece of the RV industry puzzle ends up having some effect on the end user... you, the consumer. So PJ, Lindsay, and Clint take some time to look at the intricacies of manufacturer/dealership relations and the various ways they...

A Truck Camper Magazine Story

The unique demographic of Truck Camper enthusiasts has found Truck Camper Magazine to be a huge resource and guide for years! But, do you know Gordon and Angela White, the team behind the online digital publication? PJ, Lindsay, and Clint...

159. Not Lion about RV Mold and Mildew

This episode of the RV Small Talk Podcast is here to make your life safer! Indeed, Mountain Lions are a rare sight across North America, but they are there! How many of them are out there? What should you do...

158. Prepare for Messes and Fun!

157. Brits Cross America in a German Truck Camper!

Meet the Ogdens! They're traveling across North America with a fantastic European rig that they shipped over for the adventure! They stopped by Princess Craft RV looking for tie-down upgrades and we saw an opportunity to make friends! Listen in!

156. Life Changing CirCAMPstances

Love may lead you to face challenges, but it can also bring your life so much more meaning as you navigate a life of challenges! Just ask Chis and Nikki Drews! They've committed to sharing the best of life with...

155. Is Now the Time to Buy an RV?

The landscape of the RV Market is vastly different from what it was just a matter of months ago. With that, we ask the question, "Is now the time to get a great deal on an RV?" Well, we'll explore...

154. Birds Make Life Better!

Easily one of the most mesmerizing and accessible ways to enjoy nature when you're RVing, camping, or hiking is to let your eyes and ears take in the wonders of nature. Birds have in a way helped guide adventures and...

153. Crazy Things to See

If you need some weird and zany destinations and sites in your 2023 travel plans... have we got an episode for you! PJ, Lindsay, and Clint have some of the strangest and most unique destinations and attractions on their list...

152. Camping Costs Less!

We all know the intangible benefits of travel, camping, and spending time in the great outdoors... but what are the real costs, and do the numbers make sense? PJ, Lindsay, and Clint look at the heavily rumored "savings" that RV...

150. Financing an RV is Perilous!

In this episode of the RV Small Talk Podcast, we're diving into the world of RV Financing! It may not sound exciting, but if you're armed with understanding you'll be hitting the road and camping in no time! Check out...

149. Can My Truck Tow The Weight?

Lindsay went camping and her quick-trip got her thinking about how to make fast weekend getaways successful and enjoyable. Also, getting the right truck to tow a trailer safely can be confusing. We got Scott Almquist from Lance Campers to...

148. RV Fuel Savings & Efficiency

OUCH! That feeling of filling up your fuel tank when you're traveling. You're telling yourself it's good to invest in your self, your well being, your whatever wonderful thing it is that travel, camping, and RVing gets you. But, it...

147. New Year Resolutions 2023

It's another year and PJ, Lindsay, and Clint are both checking in on how they did with last year's resolutions... and they're making new ones for 2023. Were they successful? Was progress made? Will they give up on the resolution...

146. Barefoot is Everywhere!

nuCamp RV has finally done it! The much anticipated Barefoot trailer, a collaboration between nuCamp RV and the brilliant Cathy Chamberlain and her team from the United Kingdom, has been just over the horizon for a few years... but now...

145. Holiday Gift Guide 2022

It's that time of year again! This is when we at the RV Small Talk Podcast show up late to the party with a Holiday Gift Guide of our own! (the items mentioned in the episode are Amazon affiliate links)...

144. Winter RVing is a Go!

PJ and Clint from Princess Craft RV look at a recent article about holiday travel and RV usage. They then go on to muse about the ins and outs of RV travel in the winter months.

143. Will RVs Be Banned?!

News from California spells out a near future where your preferred way of RVing may not be allowed. Lindsay and Clint have a "first take" discussion as they read the news and wonder aloud what it will look like, and...

142. Chats with Crafty RVers!

RVers and their hobbies! RVing itself is a hobby, but those who partake, they often double or triple up on their interests and pursuits. PJ and Lindsay sat down with just some of the crafty RVers who attend the Texas...

141. Chatting with John Ratzenberger in an RV!

Every now and then we all get to run into interesting people. PJ and Clint met up with John Ratzenberger in Elkhart, Indiana a few weeks ago while attending the 2022 RV Dealer Open House. It just so happens that...

Replay - Winterizing Your RV is Easy!

It's that time of year, again! You may be putting your beloved RV into storage for the winter, or you may be protecting your RV's water system and still heading out to camp! Either way, you'll want the do a...

Camping with Characters

Of all the characters you've met through television, cartoon, and movies... what do you suppose it would be like to take any of them camping? Surface level, it's just a fun conversation to have, maybe to help you pass the...

Take Us Off-Grid, Full-Time!

Zoey and Taylor Andersen have interests to pursue, and the standard American way of doing work and life is getting in the way. In order to pursue the things that bring them joy in this life, they're modifying an inTech...