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Mike Wendland
All about the RV Lifestyle – News, Tips, Trip and camping resources
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Dec 4, 2024 • 45min
RV News Update: Now they say it’s not a “Ban” but may just be Motorhome “Unavailability”
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

Nov 20, 2024 • 34min
More Confuson over Motorhome Ban
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.

Nov 13, 2024 • 42min
More Bad News! 2025 California Motorhome Ban even includes Class Bs
There’s more bad news about the 2025 California Motorhome Ban, which even includes Class Bs, as well as some Heavy Duty Trucks. The fallout from these California clean air regulations threatens to have a major impact in the RV industry. We detail the latest. Also, in the podcast, news of RV recalls, off-season suggestions, and a warning about traveling toll roads in an RV.

Nov 6, 2024 • 31min
Breaking News! Motorhome Sales Banned in Six States
Big motorhome sales banned in California and five other states, effective Jan 1, 2025!
This is a special edition of the RV Podcast involving a breaking story that we need to get out there. California and five other states have a controversial regulation in place that will effectively ban the sale of most large motorhomes starting January 1, 2025. How could this happen? We dig into this in this Special Episode of the RV Podcast.
PLUS other news of the week, the Social Media Buzz, and answering your questions.

Oct 30, 2024 • 43min
Campground Theft: Is it Getting Worse?
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

Oct 23, 2024 • 44min
An “UNBEETABLE” Workamping Experience – The Sugar Beet Harvest
This week on the RV Podcast:
An UNBEETABLE RV Experience. And we spell Beet BEET. Were talking about RVers who Workcamp the Sugar Beet Harvest. We'll explain all in the RV Conversation of the Week
Brinkley RV is continuing to set the pace in the RV industry, this time with an all-new luxury Ultralite Travel Trailer that can be towed by a large SUV.
A Major RV manufacturer has shut down its two California plants because it's just too expensive to do business there. And this comes as the state proposes a clean air fee that could add another 65 cents a gallon to its sky-high fuel costs.
All this, plus the Social Media Buzz and your questions coming up in Episode #520 of the RV Podcast.

Oct 9, 2024 • 37min
Another Hurricane! Plus Tips, Trends and RV News
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

Sep 18, 2024 • 40min
Essential RV Extras: The Top Upgrades Real RVers Want!
This week on Episode 515 of the RV Podcast: Essential RV Extras: The Top Upgrades Real RVers Want!

Sep 11, 2024 • 35min
Enough is Enough! Ever Rising Campground Fees
This week on the RV Podcast:
Enough is Enough. RVers have had it with ever-rising campground fees
The BLM wants to charge RVers up to $600 to boondock in the Arizona desert.
And speaking of Arizona, we have the details on a large chunk of highly desirable RV property near Kingman and Route 66 that’s going to be sold off in 5 acre parcels later this month
All this plus the Social Media Buzz and your questions coming up in Episode #514 of the RV Podcast

Sep 4, 2024 • 38min
RV Horror Stories: Real RVers Share Real RV Fails
This week on Episode 513 of the RV Podcast:
RV Horror Stories: Real RVers Share Their Most Embarrassing RV Fails and “Operator Errors”
Is it right for State Parks to give priority camping reservations and special rates only to in-state residents?
Getting rid of condensation stains on RV shades… there’s an easy solution to make them look like new again.