RT50: What’s Coming to a Campground Near You

Big changes are sweeping the campground industry. From fiber optic cable for more streaming video and high speed Internet to themed parks that cater to your own favorite camping activities, the parks and campground industry is making lots of changes. Our guest today is Paul Bambei, of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds , who shares with Mike how a busy camping industry is meeting consumer demand and expectations. But we have lots of other RV news, audience questions, a tip about keeping the sun from heating up your RV, tech tips, news of the week and a great off the beaten path destination that football fans will particularly appreciate. [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #50 Aug. 26, 2015 of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: First Things First: Checking in From Florida's Emerald Coast Mike and Jennifer recording this week's episode on the beach at Camp Gulf on South Walton Beach in Florida This week's show comes to you from the Emerald Coast of Florida's Panhandle, where Mike and Jennifer Wendland check in to talk about their current RVing adventure. Wait till you hear how much a beachfront spot costs! [spp-timestamp time="2:18"] Jennifer's Tip of the Week: Use Sunshades to Keep RV Temps Down Jennifer's Tip of the Week this week will help listeners beat the heat, especially when sun is a significant factor. Studies show that in minutes a vehicle can heat up to 125 degrees - and that's on a so-called typical summer day. That's where sun shields - for the windshield and side windows - come into play. Jennifer talks about the $35 ones she and Mike use - found here: http://amzn.to/1Eg1s93 - and the benefits. [spp-timestamp time="6:03"] Listener Feedback: Any Tips for Dealing with a Sticky Roller Door? A listener has a question about a sticky roller door for the entertainment center on her older RV. Mike offers up some suggestions. He also mentions a link that may be useful here: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/adjust-rolltop-appliance-garage-20762.html Mike also suggests calling Maureen at Leisure Time RV in Florida. You can get the number at leisuretimerv.com [spp-timestamp time="8:56"] Listener Question: Where Did You Get Your Gravity Chairs and How Do They Fit in Your RV? Judy, a reader of Roadtreking.com, says she saw a picture of Mike and Jennifer sitting in gravity chairs. She wonders where they were purchased and how they fit in an RV? Mike talks about how how the chairs fit and how they decided to get the Caravan Sports Zero Gravity Chairs at Walmart. Here's a link, though the Walmart site says its sold out: http://www.walmart.com/ip/19861520?productRedirect=true He also mentions there is a wide selection available at Camping World and that they can be found on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/1h9Mp5L [spp-timestamp time="12:41"] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo. Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel, complete with full tanks of fuel and propane. After a complete orientation with their staff on your new RV, you can take delivery and set out for home. Dan the Van Man gives the week's specials on the podcast. [spp-player] RV News of the Week: New RV Rental Website, Vintage RVs are Hot, Pacific NW is Dry New RV Rental Site Launches: A new RV rental website called Outdoorsy has launched and been featured in several mainstream media outlets. Here's a link to the story from TechCrunch.  (Read more) [spp-timestamp time="18:11"] Vintage RVs are HOT: The Wall Street Journal reports refurbished, vintage RVs are making a comeback.