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Mike Wendland
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Jun 5, 2024 • 0sec
Our 500th RV Podcast: How it all began and where it’s going
This week on the RV Podcast:
This is our 500th RV Podcast.🎉 For close to 10 years, we’ve been doing this show. This week, we tell you how it all began…and where we’re headed...
We have some clarification on those controversial new CDC rules on bringing your dog back from Canada and Mexico. But that clarification doesn't mean it still isn’t confusing.
In our social media buzz segment, we have tips on keeping cool while camping in the summer heat.
All this, plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #500 of the RV Podcast.

May 29, 2024 • 49min
What to do when a Tornado is heading toward your campground
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.

May 22, 2024 • 48min
Strict New Dog Reentry Rules from Canada Could Ruin Summer Camping Trips
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

May 15, 2024 • 1h 10min
Is it safe to camp at Walmart?
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

May 1, 2024 • 59min
Expert RV Driving Tips You Need to Know
This week on the RV Podcast:
In the interview of the week, we have practical RV driving tips from an expert on operating, backing up, and navigating mountains and steep hills in an RV.
A Massachusetts couple dropped off their RV to get repaired. The dealer then moved the RV to an unsecured parking area down the street, where it was then stolen. The dealer basically shrugged and said it wasn't their problem. We’ll explain in the news of the week.
Good News! The National Parks Service has abandoned its plan to remove the wild horses from Theodore Roosevelt National Park thanks to public pressure.
Plus the latest in RV recalls and your questions coming up in Episode #495 of the RV Podcast

Apr 24, 2024 • 49min
RV Camping at a Truck Stop
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

Apr 17, 2024 • 46min
The Coming Cicada Apocalypse: What RVers Can Expect
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

Apr 10, 2024 • 48min
Do your headlights need aligning?
This week on the RV Podcast:
Do your headlights need aligning? If you are having trouble seeing the road while driving at night, your headlights could need adjustment. We’ll learn about this in the interview of the week.
There’s a lot of controversy about excessive frame flex and fifth wheels these days. We’ll answer those concerns in our questions of the week segment.
How to save money with all those road toll fees. Our RV Lifestyle Community shares some tips.
All this and much more coming up in Episode #492 of the RV Podcast

Apr 3, 2024 • 39min
Vital gear for safe drinking water while camping
This week on the RV Podcast:
Vital Gear for safe drinking water while camping
The latest on the RV Camping Event of the year - Monday’s total eclipse of the sun
How that collapsed bridge in Baltimore will alter travel routes for RVers this summer
All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #491 of the RV Podcast

Mar 27, 2024 • 0sec
All about RV Caravan Tours!
Have you ever wondered about RV caravan tours? To find out, listen to our interview of the week with the operations head of Fantasy RV Tours.
Also this week on the RV Podcast:
A massive hatch of billions of creepy crawly bugs is about to invade large sections of the country. Yes, we really mean billions!
Love’s truck stops are greatly expanding overnight camping spots at its service centers. The company is adding electric and water hookups for weary RVers.
All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 490 of the RV Podcast.