RV Podcast

If you want to find great camping on private and public land, then the one tool that you will want to use is a popular app called Hipcamp. In Episode 450 of the RV Podcast we talk with the founder and CEO about how it works. Also in this episode: Our Fall Gathering has been announced – a Music City Meetup in Nashville, TN Oct. 2-5 The best and most friendly campgrounds as judged by our RV Lifestyle Facebook Group members A story on how “Tourons” – tourist idiots – have been causing problems again at Yellowstone And RV recipes, Tips, helpful ways to organize and RV and some solid expert advice on the best speed and distance to travel when RVing

No one likes to pay for RV repairs. That's where an RV extended warranty can save a lot of headaches. But signing up for one at the dealership at the time of the purchase is seldom a wise decision. This week in Episode 449 of the RV Podcast, we dig into the intricacies of an RV extended warranty and how to get the best deal. Also this week: There's a lot of RV social media buzz about very expensive road tolls out East Expert advice on how to prep your RV for sale to get the best price Why campfire hot dogs need sauerkraut! How to instantly identify any plant, bush or tree RV news, tips and inside information to make your next road trip a success

This week in Episode 448 of the RV podcast, we find out of you can really use AI to plan a camping trip, interviewing the CEO of a new RV travel planning app that relies almost entirely on AI. Plus, we have lots RV News, RV tips, social media tidbits and answers to audience questions about the RV Lifestyle.

This article is based on a podcast interview with Annalisa Berns, a real-life pet detective. As you may know, Jennifer and I have always had a third travel companion during our travels. A very furry travel companion. We would be devastated if we lost Bo out on the road...

we interviewed Ali Wimberly about her and her husband's decision to become fulltime RVers, and learned what it was like spending their first 1,000 days on the road. Plus, we have included helpful resources related to things Ali mentioned in the interview to help you live out your RV dreams like Ali and Wiley are doing...

This week, we tell you how to plan the perfect camping trip by using the Internet's most popular camping app. It's called The Dyrt and it's adding some new features to the pro version that will revolutionize the way you find campgrounds. Our interview guest on Episode 445 of the RV Podcast is Kevin Long, the CEO of The Dyrt and he's offering our audience a free trial of these new pro features that you'll want to snag to plan your perfect camping trip this summer. Plus our Social Media News, RV Lifestyle News, RV Tip of the week from certified RV Inspector Brenda of Queen Bee RV, and questions we answer from our audience.

The rush to make electric vehicles has now shown up in an amazingly innovative EV travel trailer called the Lightship. In this episode 444 of the RV Podcast, we’ll meet two former longtime employees, Tesla employees, who left to start their own company that has developed this sleek 27-foot long trailer. And there are lots more in this episode - handy tips about RV electrical management, the RV news of the week, hot-button RV topics from special media, and a very clever way to use the latest version of that amazing Chat GPT artificial intelligence tool to help you make short work out of planning an RV trip.

Half the fun of an RV road trip is discovering weird roadside attractions as you get off the interstates and travel the backroads. That's where the bizarre, quirky, and fun stops can be found that are sure to amuse and delight. In Episode 443 of the RV Podcast, we interview an expert about what's waiting for you out there, from Giant Donuts to Mysterious Statues. Further, he tells you how to find them, too.

We’ve used AllStays for over a decade now and it just gets easier and easier. So when we heard that the founder retired and there’s a new CEO, we thought it would be good to get him on the podcast to update us on how this easy-to-use resource can be put to good use. Our conversation with AllStays CEO Phil Rogers is our Interview of the Week with this episode. Also this week: Social Media Buzz talks about finding the best toilet paper for RVers. The RV Tip of the Week uncovers the defects most RVers miss when taking possession of a new rig. The App of the Week shares a digital journal aimed at photographers that is perfect for RVers who take lots of photos on camping trips. The RV News of the Week shares the National Parks that visitors are most pleased by. The RV Question of the Week reveals just how much it can cost to develop an RV property.

Mike Sokol has over 50 years in the industry and is an expert on all things electric in an RV. He talked with us about waking up your RV's electric system after it's been sitting for a substantial amount of time. Here's how to prepare your RV’s electric system for the camping season, covering batteries, putting water in the water heater before turning that on, and much more...