Podcasts about rv news

This week on Episode 551 of the RV Podcast:  We introduce you to our friend Tom McAlister, who is an avid RVer with a profitable hobby: He flips RVs. You'll learn how he does it and tour his latest. Plus, the RV News of the Week, the Social Media Buzz, Your RV questions and Mike and Jen's RV Storytime.

May 2025 RV News Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: Here we go again, now there is talk of another MASSIVE budget cut for the National Park Service and a proposal to turn some federal land over to the states. A New Survey reveals what's #1 on the Bucket List for campers over 55 And in Mike & Jen's Storytime… When Things Go Wrong: A Roadway Cautionary Tale All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 546 of the RV Podcast.

April 2025 Rv News

This week on the RV Podcast: RV Industry and Camping Shutdowns - We sort through the confusion We put a Starink Mini to the test with impressive results despite its small form Scary Wildlife Encounters - Why you always need to be alert All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 545 of the RV Podcast.

This week on the RV Podcast: We talk about Tariffs and RV Price Hikes: A Big RV Dealer tells us what to Expect in 2025 How to Make Sure Nothing Breaks on Your First Big RV Trip of the New Season In Mike & Jen's storytime, we share the story of The Gray Dream: Our First RV. Our Sweepstakes is Back! Find out what Waggle has for you. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 542 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: Why do Class B RVs cost so much… are the high-end ones really worth a quarter of a million dollars? If you're headed to the Big Bend National Park in Texas, be aware that you're not alone. hundreds of Federal troops are now patrolling there - on foot and in armored vehicles. RV Travel Tips to make your drive less tiring and more enjoyable All this plus the RV News of the Week  and Mike & Jen's RV Storytime showcasing Jennifer's nerves of steel... all coming up in Episode 541 of the RV Podcast

This week on Episode 539 of the RV Podcast: Surviving 80 miles an hour winds in an RV. You'll hear one couple's harrowing tale of a dark and stormy night There are growing indications that a lot of Canadians are deciding not to take vacations in the US this year because of the Trump administration's ongoing issues with Canada In this week's Storytime with Mike & Jen segment, the tale of Mike's Great Awakening All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 539 of the RV Podcast

This episode covers RV industry news for February 2025 and the latest dust-up about U.S. National Park budget issues. I also go into detail arguing for higher entrance fees at Park properties. 

This week on Episode 536 of the RV Podcast: RV Slides: A Top Expert shares what can go wrong with them and  how to maintain them The Trump Tariff Threats against Canada are Disrupting the RV Business Big Time Want to run your RV and AC all night long off solar and lithium batteries? You better count the cost first And in Mike and Jen's Storytime, the time a live rattlesnake dropped on Mike's foot. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #536 of the RV Podcast

We have a special edition with this episode of the RV podcast, answering your RV Lifestyle questions…. Even the personal ones. We have a bunch of them that we can't wait to get to and they will form this week's RV Conversation of the Week. PLUS we also have the RV News of the Week and Mike & Jen's storytime about taking our RV in a special stretch of road known as "The Tail of the Dragon."

This week on the RV Podcast: This week we tell you about Fuel Saving Hacks and a new way for RVers to cut their fuel costs Confusion remains over the hiring of seasonal employees at our national parks The average age of RV owners is getting younger In Mike & Jen's storytime we'll tell you why an Upper Peninsula town is a hotbed for Bigfoot sightings and share a true story about the time Mike went on a REAL Bigfoot hunt All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 534 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: We have some very helpful RV towing tips from a top expert who also shares the best way to weigh your rig and what you need to know about tire maintenance. Guess what kind of RV sold the best last year? If you said motorhomes…. You'd be wrong! In Mike and Jen's storytime, we'll tell you about the time we spent a wild night in our RV on Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania, waiting for the Groundhog Day appearance of Phil. All this, plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 533 of the RV Podcast.

This week on the RV Podcast: The Latest in RV Solar and Lithium Innovations - How much RV solar and lithium power do you need to run your AC all night long? How about if you just want to use a CPAP machine? And how much does it all cost? This week we talk about the latest innovations in RV power systems with two of the industry's leading experts. We also share the ballpark costs so you'll know whether it's right for you. Love's Travel Centers are adding more overnight camping spots with RVers this year In Mike and Jen's Storytime… How  Mike's love of popcorn led to our serendipity style of travel. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 532 of the RV Podcast.

RV News for January 2025

In today's Driver Edition, we share a scary moment from a recent road trip, dive into Flying J's move toward electrification, and round up some of the top news from the RV world. From high winds to the latest in sustainable RV tech, it's all here in this action-packed episode! Topics Discussed: Getting Off the […] The post Windy Adventures, EV Charging, and RV News You Need to Know appeared first on Beyond The Wheel. The post Windy Adventures, EV Charging, and RV News You Need to Know appeared first on Beyond The Wheel.

This week on the RV Podcast: It's RV Show Season, and if you're planning on visiting a show, we have RV show tips to save you time AND money. If you use a late model Ford Heavy Duty truck to pull your RV there's a major recall that you need to know about In Mike and Jen's storytime, the dangers of bad weather and overconfidence  All this plus the RV News of the Week, and answers to your questions coming up in Episode 529 of the RV Podcast.

December 2024 RV Newscast.

This week on the RV Podcast: We're On the Road Again: We share our 2025 RV Travel Plans and Goals. Maybe you can get some ideas for your RV trips, too. By popular demand, we bring back the Mike and Jen's Story Time segment, this week, focussing on our trip to Plains GA a while back where we encountered Jimmy Carter. As the nation celebrates the former Predsident's 100-year life we remember a sweet encounter with a very decent man. All this plus the Social Media Buzz, the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 528 of the RV Podcast.

This week on the RV Podcast: We share our no-holds-barred predictions on 2025 RV Camping and Travel. We'll tell you what to expect and identify 10 trends that will impact your RV Lifestyle in 2025. Plus the Social Media Buzz, RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 527 of the RV Podcast

This week on Episode 526 of the RV Podcast: How to Deal with RV Warranty Disputes - perhaps the industry's best-kept secret. Plus, RV News of the Week, the Social Media Buzz, and answering YOUR questions about the RV Lifestyle.

This week on the RV Podcast: We answer all your questions about the controversial clean air regulations in California that are threatening to limit the availability of all large motorhomes in a bunch of states starting next year. Is an all-electric, no water RV toilet right for you? Maybe… we'll tell you the pros and cons  Plus, the Social Media Buzz and your questions coming up in Episode #525 of the RV Podcast

RV news for November 2024 

This week on the RV Podcast: There's more confusion over the so-called Motorhome Ban: The California Air Resources Board now denies there is a ban coming in 2025. The RV industry still insists there is. RVers are urgently needed in North Carolina…to help those displaced by the hurricane to learn about their temporary RV housing. In our RV Conversation of the Week: 7 Red flags about bad camping neighbors that may make you want to leave a campground. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #524 of the RV Podcast.

In this episode of RV Miles, we cover Utah's lawsuit against the federal government over land ownership. The Supreme Court may take up the case, which could affect federal land control across many states. We also have important RV safety reminders for cold weather, updates on state park renovations, trailer-friendly EV charging station installations in Oregon, and notable industry recalls.  Jason closes the show with a discussion on the intersection of politics and RV news, emphasizing the importance of staying informed about local and state issues that directly impact the RV community. Head to RVDestinations.com and use code MILE20 for 20% off your annual subscription.  ***** Become a Mile Marker Member and support this content. Learn more at https://RVMiles.com/milemarkers  Subscribe to the RV Miles Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/RVMilesPodcast.  ****************************** Connect with RV Miles:  RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers 00:00 Introduction  00:06 Utah's Lawsuit Against Federal Land Ownership 04:00 RV Destinations Magazine Sponsorship 04:44 Winter RV Safety Tips 05:40 State Park Renovations and EV Charging Stations 06:08 Election News and a Winnebago Recall 07:23 REI's Return Policy Crackdown 08:05 Veterans Day Free Park Entry 09:13 Addressing Politics in RV News

October 2024 RV Newscast

This week on the RV Podcast:  Campground theft: How to Protect Your Gear while camping Somebody is trying to keep folks out of an Oregon national forest by burying planks booby-trapped with nails on forest roads. How RVers can get a nice break on diesel prices. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #521 of the RV Podcast

The Hurricanes just keep coming. As recovery is still underway from Hurricane Helene a new one, Hurricane Milton is taking direct aim at millions of Florida residents and many of the favorite snowbird campgrounds in Florida.  Why are so many campgrounds adding treehouses, covered wagons and tiny homes instead of more campsites? Blame the millennials. At least, so says Kampgrounds of America. RV Prices are starting to drop. And that's good news for consumers after years of jacked-up dealer prices All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #518 of the RV Podcast

The latest RV news for September 2024. 

This week on the RV Podcast: How to Deal with High Pressure RV Sales Tactics. We'll interview a reputable dealer who exposes unethical tactics and tells you how you should respond to high pressure. RV Campgrounds in six states have been devastated by last week's Hurricane Helene. With prices continuing to rise, many are asking, “How can anyone afford the RV Lifestyle these days?" We have some advice in our Social Media Buzz segment. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #517 of the RV Podcast.

This week on the RV Podcast: What's best for the RVer? Starlink or Cellular? Mini Meetup Week starts this weekend for the RV Lifestyle Community, with in-person get-togethers held all across the country. Mike and Jen will hold one Friday night (Sept. 27, 2024)! What to do when your RV's refrigerator stops cooling All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in this episode of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast:  Why you MUST take travel breaks! The deadly risk of blood clots caused by too much driving. Wildfires are once again devastating the Pacific Northwest and parts of Canada, The smoke from more than 200 blazes is making its way all the way to the east coast. Updates from the road and answers to your questions about being part of an RV Caravan Tour. We'll give our honest opinions on what it's really like. All this plus the RV News of the Week coming up in Episode #508 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: Is RV Caravan travel right for you? Just how does that work? The Escapees RV Club has been bought out by Harvest Hosts. What will that mean to the membership of both organizations? How we came to adopt the “330 Rule” for our travels and why you should too. All this, plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode # 507 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: RV quality problems don't seem to be getting better, and campground infrastructure issues are straining the 2024 camping experience The brutal heat wave gripping the West is being blamed for at least four deaths in National and State parks. In Jen & Mike's storytime, we'll share how what sounded like a good marketing idea turned out to be the most embarrassing thing we've ever done as RVers. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #506 of the RV Podcast.

This week on the RV Podcast: Picking up the pieces after a major RV accident. Toss in the towel or start all over again? In our RV conversation of the week, you'll meet a couple who just faced those questions. They have some inspiring advice for us all. Do your RV shades annoy you by rattling as you ride down the road? Our RV Lifestyle Community has some great sound-dampening advice. Dangerous heat and nasty weather have been sweeping across the country taxing the comfort and safety of lots of RVers this past week. All this, plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode # 505 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: What's going on with the recent violent RV theft crime wave? There have been two more dangerous incidents since last week's deadly attack in Nebraska. If you have a drone made by DJI, as many RVers do, the government wants to ban them because they think the Chinese could be using them to spy on us. What to do when you empty your RV black tank but the sensor shows it is still full? All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #504 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: Off Grid RV Living in the Desert - We'll learn how one RVer has found paradise in Arizona The latest on the brutal knife attack on an elderly RVing couple at a Nebraska Rest Area that left the husband dead and the wide fighting for her life. There are a lot of people who are disappointed about the rising Internet costs for on-the-go RVers. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #503 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: What real RVers like and dislike about their RVs. An Alaska RV rental company has abruptly shut down after being accused of shady dealings involving security deposits, collecting taxes that were not due and forging customer signatures. And in Mike & Jen's Storytime, we'll share how we learned firsthand why every hiker in bear country should carry bear spray. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #502 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: RV Trip Planning with AI is now a reality. We'll explain in our Interview of the Week about a powerful AI Trip Planner aimed at RVers.  It's finally a buyer's market for those who want to purchase a new RV. Dealers are anxious and more willing to offer big discounts as their lots remain filled with unsold inventory  On Mike and Jen's Storytime segment at the end of the show, we'll tell you all about the most embarrassing - and costly - mistake we've ever made while RVing. Zion National Park plans to ban all large RVs from its popular eastern entrance starting in 2026 in hopes of unsnarling the park's often massive traffic jams. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #501 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: This is our 500th RV Podcast.

This week on the RV Podcast: Those horrific storms and tornadoes keep coming this time hitting campgrounds crowded with Memorial Day RVers. We'll talk about what to do when a Tornado is heading toward your campground There's continuing fallout and confusion over new rules by the CDC about bringing your dog back from Canada or Mexico… and the CDC won't comment on our attempts to get clarification. All this plus the RV News of the Week, your questions and Mike & Jen's RV Storytime coming up in Episode #499 of the RV Podcast.

This week on the RV Podcast: Some new Dog Reentry Rules from Canada will make it much more challenging to bring your pet back home to the US. The same goes for Mexico. There's a new scam going around reported by many RVers. They get an email telling them they have to pay a $50 late fee for missing a road toll. If you get that email, don't click on it. And in our Mike & Jens Storytime at the end of the podcast, we'll share why a simple tape measure is a great illustration to jumpstart your RV Lifestyle plans. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your RV questions coming up in Episode #498 of RV Lifestyle's RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: Walmart camping: Is it safe? Why do people overnight at a Walmart? How did this come to be? Is it still safe to overnight at a Walmart with the rise in homelessness and other issues across the country? Are Walmarts cracking down on people overnighting? Is there a proper way to do this? Do sway bars really help with towing? Are YouTube influencers ruining our National Parks? All this, plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #497 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Lifestyle RV Podcast: In the interview of the week segment, tech talks about lithium batteries, how to replace your existing AGM or wet cell batteries, how to pair lithium with an inverter, and what you need for wiring. Yellowstone National Park just reopened for the new season and already, there's been a touron incident - a tourist moron who dangerously messed with the wildlife. And we introduce a new segment at the end of the podcast - Mike & Jen's storytime, in which we share a tale and lesson we've learned from our many years on the road. This week, we talk about the time we were robbed! All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #496 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast:​ The chain of Love's Travel Centers is opening up more and more space for RV camping at a truck stop, not just overnighting, but multiple night stays if you want. We'll share the details in our Interview of the Week! What's up with this? Crackerbarrel is closing some if its restaurants where RVers like to overnight. Where can you get the oil changed on your Class C motorhomes? Our RV Community has some practical suggestions. And answering one of our questions of the week, we tell you just how strong the wind has to be to flip an RV. All this, plus the RV News of the Week and much more coming up in Episode #494 of the RV Podcast

Are you ready for the great cicada invasion? We'll talk to one of North America's top experts about what you may encounter soon on your camping trips. Can creditors seize your RV if you go bankrupt, even if it is your fulltime home? They did for an Arizona couple and we'll tell you about it. National Park week is almost here. And that means free entry at National Parks this coming Saturday, April 20. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #493 of the RV Podcast

Went over what has been going on over the past few days about our RV---and that fact that we needed to make arrangements to obtain a different one, due to it being defective and needing to be rebuilt. Went through the whole story, mainly for our supporters, as we will need to raise some funds to make up the differences in the trade-in, upgrading our hitch, etc., and all in a matter of weeks since I need to head out in about four weeks for the debates with Jimmy Akin in Louisiana. If you can help us, you can donate to the Travel Fund here. Then we moved over to the Big Board and looked at Hebrews 1:10-12, and Dale Tuggy's attempt to get away from its testimony to the deity of Christ.

Went over what has been going on over the past few days about our RV---and that fact that we needed to make arrangements to obtain a different one, due to it being defective and needing to be rebuilt. Went through the whole story, mainly for our supporters, as we will need to raise some funds to make up the differences in the trade-in, upgrading our hitch, etc., and all in a matter of weeks since I need to head out in about four weeks for the debates with Jimmy Akin in Louisiana. If you can help us, you can donate to the Travel Fund here. Then we moved over to the Big Board and looked at Hebrews 1-10-12, and Dale Tuggy's attempt to get away from its testimony to the deity of Christ.

Went over what has been going on over the past few days about our RV---and that fact that we needed to make arrangements to obtain a different one, due to it being defective and needing to be rebuilt. Went through the whole story, mainly for our supporters, as we will need to raise some funds to make up the differences in the trade-in, upgrading our hitch, etc., and all in a matter of weeks since I need to head out in about four weeks for the debates with Jimmy Akin in Louisiana. If you can help us, you can donate to the Travel Fund here. Then we moved over to the Big Board and looked at Hebrews 1-10-12, and Dale Tuggy's attempt to get away from its testimony to the deity of Christ.