012 Roadtreking Podcast: A B is a B unless it’s a B+

We continue our special coverage of the 2014 National RV Trade Show in Louisville, KY with a series of interviews and reports about the latest trends in the RV industry. In Episode 12 we learn a lot about the Class B motorhome market, and get a special one-on-one your of the new Leisure Travel Vans B+ models by none other than Dean Corrigal, who has developed a loyal following for his very enthusiastic videos about the LTV motorhome lineup. We hear from Roadtrek Motorhome experts Joe "Roadtrek Joe" Morales and Billy Cochrane who shed some insight into the booming B market. And, of course, we answer your questions and much more. [spp-player] Covered in Episode 012 of the podcast: LISTENER QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Jerry Yeatts (left) and FMCA representatives heling answer RV questions at the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, KY A listener asked how to find people to travel to Alaska with this year. We referred the question to Jerry Yeatts, the executive director of the Family Motor Coach Association, who told us about various trips and tours scheduled for next year, including a big Alaska trip Fantasy hosts exciting member-only tours to some of the most sought-after vacation destinations. Each tour is professionally planned and includes many organized activities and events. Guests simply show up, take in the sights and enjoy the experience ... all in the company of fellow RVers. NEWS OF THE WEEK The RV owner demographics are changing. To get a handle on the new breed of RVers, we talked to Billy Cochrane, a regional manager for Roadtrek Motorhomes. Billy says new RV buyers are entering the marketplace demanding more hand-on exploration and adventure. He described some of his favorite trips off the beaten pathway. Among them: National Voting Rights Museum in Sela, AL The Mississippi River scale model in Memphis, TN The Birthplace of country music in Bristol TN The Galax Fddlers Convention in VA Sun Record Studios , Memphis TN "Roadtrek Joe" Morales MORE INTERVIEWS: “Roadtrek Joe” Morales Joe takes many of the “beauty shot” photos of Roadtrek Motorhomes  seen at Roadtrek.com  I asked and he shared the three elements that make for a great RV photo. Joe answers the "Ask Roadtrek" area of the Roadtreking blog forum. Then we talked about a Class B motorhome: •    What it is •    How many miles a Class B is often are driven •    How Class B RVs hold their value Next, we met Dean Corrigal of Leisure Travel Vans Dean talks about: •    What is a Type B+ RV? •    The features of a Type B+ RV •    The major differences between a Type B and a B+ RV •    Mileage that can be expected with a Type B+ RV •    Trends and demographics of Type B and Type B+ RVs Here's a video of Dean as he gave us a tour of some of Leisure Travel Van's B+ units: Many of you ask how you can subscribe, review and rate the Roadtreking Podcast on iTunes. With a new podcast like this, those reviews and ratings are really important to be able to show well in the iTunes listings. So if you can, I'd sure appreciate it if you'd subscribe and leave me your review. Here's how: How to subscribe, rate and review a podcast First, open up the iTunes app on your computer or mobile device. Click on Podcasts up on the top > From the iTunes Podcasts page, use the “Search Store” field up at the top right corner of the page. Type in Mike Wendland or Roadtreking RV Podcast. > Click on the logo image of the Roadtreking RV Podcast on the search return page > From there (see photo above), you can... 1) Subscribe 2) Choose and Click on a star (1-5) that reflects your rating. Five stars means you really like it, one star not so much. 3) Leave a written review. Thanks to all for the kind reviews we’ve received so far. That got us noticed by Apple/iTunes as “New and Noteworthy.” I appreciate every review! And remember, you can appear in future episodes. Ask a question or voice your comments about RV topics by clicking the Leave Voicemail tab on the right si...