RV Inspection And Care

Duane Lipham

This podcast is all about RVs, the RV lifestyle, and RV camping. I am a certified RV inspector and I cover all of the subjects that will help you get started and enjoy your RV adventures to the full. Join me as we explore the world of RVing together! And don't forget to visit my website at https://www.rvinspectionandcare.com for even more RV tips and hacks.

  1. 3d ago

    #228 - Tankless vs Traditional RV Water Heaters - What Should Be In Your RV?

    RV water heaters have not changed much for many years. But now, that is no longer true! There are lots of new RVs coming from the factory with tankless waters heaters in them instead of the traditional kind with a tank. So are they better than the RV water heater that we are used to seeing in an RV, or not? This podcast explains the answer! 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/cPLl 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR NEW RVs - "How To Buy And Inspect A New RV The Right Way" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/OZrEw 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  NEW TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HY0Wr 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  USED TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HFc4P 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/pSyQG 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/a2FUy 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON THE BEST FIFTH WHEELS AND TOY HAULERS TO BUY NOW  at this link - bit.ly/3xMwfdE 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE -  https://payhip.com/b/WCwf7 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/2hzk3 🟢 GET MY "BEST MOTORHOMES TO BUY NOW" GUIDEBOOK HERE - https://bit.ly/3Lr5Qpn  🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING CLASS B AND B PLUS RVs - https://payhip.com/b/NvF4p 🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST - https://rvinspectionandcare.buzzsprout.com/ 🟢 JOIN MY FACEBOOK RV GROUP "RV LIFE, TIPS AND REVIEWS" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvlifetipsandreviews 🟢 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rvinspectionandcare/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rv_inspection_and_care Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🔹 This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. I am not an RV, travel or renovation expert. I share my opinions based on my experience and what works for me, but you should do your own research.

    9 min
  2. Jun 22

    #227 - Lithium RV Batteries - Do You Really Need Them In Your RV?

    Lithium batteries are all the rage in the RV industry now and there are a lot more RVers using them than ever before. But is it true that everyone should make the switch to lithium batteries as soon as possible? This podcast helps answer that question! My earlier video on lithium batteries vs flooded lead acid batteries - https://youtu.be/7xkLQFMJuhI 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/cPLl 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR NEW RVs - "How To Buy And Inspect A New RV The Right Way" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/OZrEw 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  NEW TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HY0Wr 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  USED TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HFc4P 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/pSyQG 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/a2FUy 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON THE BEST FIFTH WHEELS AND TOY HAULERS TO BUY NOW  at this link - bit.ly/3xMwfdE 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE -  https://payhip.com/b/WCwf7 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/2hzk3 🟢 GET MY "BEST MOTORHOMES TO BUY NOW" GUIDEBOOK HERE - https://bit.ly/3Lr5Qpn  🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING CLASS B AND B PLUS RVs - https://payhip.com/b/NvF4p 🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST - https://rvinspectionandcare.buzzsprout.com/ 🟢 JOIN MY FACEBOOK RV GROUP "RV LIFE, TIPS AND REVIEWS" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvlifetipsandreviews 🟢 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rvinspectionandcare/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rv_inspection_and_care Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🔹 This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. I am not an RV, travel or renovation expert. I share my opinions based on my experience and what works for me, but you should do your own research.

    11 min
  3. Jun 15

    #226 - You Need To Buy A Bigger RV - Here's Why!

    There's no RV size that fits everybody's needs. And some are going to be unhappy with a smaller RV. So this podcast explains why a bigger RV can be the best choice for many RV buyers and provides 3 main scenarios where buying bigger really is better! 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/cPLl 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR NEW RVs - "How To Buy And Inspect A New RV The Right Way" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/OZrEw 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  NEW TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HY0Wr 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  USED TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HFc4P 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/pSyQG 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/a2FUy 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON THE BEST FIFTH WHEELS AND TOY HAULERS TO BUY NOW  at this link - bit.ly/3xMwfdE 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE -  https://payhip.com/b/WCwf7 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/2hzk3 🟢 GET MY "BEST MOTORHOMES TO BUY NOW" GUIDEBOOK HERE - https://bit.ly/3Lr5Qpn  🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING CLASS B AND B PLUS RVs - https://payhip.com/b/NvF4p 🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST - https://rvinspectionandcare.buzzsprout.com/ 🟢 JOIN MY FACEBOOK RV GROUP "RV LIFE, TIPS AND REVIEWS" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvlifetipsandreviews 🟢 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rvinspectionandcare/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rv_inspection_and_care Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🔹 This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. I am not an RV, travel or renovation expert. I share my opinions based on my experience and what works for me, but you should do your own research.

    12 min
  4. Jun 8

    #225 - The Best Quality Couples Travel Trailers With Twin Beds For 2026

    A lot of RVers like to have a large bed if the owners are a couple. In fact, the larger, the better for them. But not everyone feels the same way! In fact, some people prefer a twin bed floor plan instead. So this podcast explains why they like twin beds in an RV and which new travel trailer brands and models are best to choose for overall build quality! 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/cPLl 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR NEW RVs - "How To Buy And Inspect A New RV The Right Way" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/OZrEw 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  NEW TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HY0Wr 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  USED TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HFc4P 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/pSyQG 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/a2FUy 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON THE BEST FIFTH WHEELS AND TOY HAULERS TO BUY NOW  at this link - bit.ly/3xMwfdE 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE -  https://payhip.com/b/WCwf7 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/2hzk3 🟢 GET MY "BEST MOTORHOMES TO BUY NOW" GUIDEBOOK HERE - https://bit.ly/3Lr5Qpn  🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING CLASS B AND B PLUS RVs - https://payhip.com/b/NvF4p 🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST - https://rvinspectionandcare.buzzsprout.com/ 🟢 JOIN MY FACEBOOK RV GROUP "RV LIFE, TIPS AND REVIEWS" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvlifetipsandreviews 🟢 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rvinspectionandcare/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rv_inspection_and_care Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🔹 This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. I am not an RV, travel or renovation expert. I share my opinions based on my experience and what works for me, but you should do your own research.

    8 min
  5. Jun 1

    #224 - The Best 2026 No-Slide Class C RVs To Buy Now

    A lot of RVers have decided that they don't want an RV that has any slide rooms in it. But most RVs coming from the factory have at least one slide room. So this video reveals 3 of the best brands and models of Class C RV motorhomes that have no slides at all, and are built with better overall build quality than their competition. My video on slide systems in use in RVs today and which are the best ones to choose - https://youtu.be/vSrHubAGUuc 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/cPLl 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR NEW RVs - "How To Buy And Inspect A New RV The Right Way" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/OZrEw 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  NEW TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HY0Wr 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  USED TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HFc4P 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/pSyQG 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/a2FUy 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON THE BEST FIFTH WHEELS AND TOY HAULERS TO BUY NOW  at this link - bit.ly/3xMwfdE 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE -  https://payhip.com/b/WCwf7 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/2hzk3 🟢 GET MY "BEST MOTORHOMES TO BUY NOW" GUIDEBOOK HERE - https://bit.ly/3Lr5Qpn  🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING CLASS B AND B PLUS RVs - https://payhip.com/b/NvF4p 🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST - https://rvinspectionandcare.buzzsprout.com/ 🟢 JOIN MY FACEBOOK RV GROUP "RV LIFE, TIPS AND REVIEWS" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvlifetipsandreviews 🟢 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rvinspectionandcare/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rv_inspection_and_care Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🔹 This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. I am not an RV, travel or renovation expert. I share my opinions based on my experience and what works for me, but you should do your own research.

    9 min
  6. May 25

    #223 - RV Extended Warranties - Buy From An RV Dealer Or A Third Party Provider Instead?

    For many RVers, an extended warranty helps them make sure that they can manage the cost of repairs on their RV and not ever find themselves saddled with a hefty unexpected repair bill. But is it best to buy an extended warranty from an RV dealer or from a third party company instead? This podcast helps answer that question for you! Find out more about my recommended RV extended warranty company - Wholesale Warranties - at https://wholesalewarranties.com/rvinspectionandcare 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/cPLl 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR NEW RVs - "How To Buy And Inspect A New RV The Right Way" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/OZrEw 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  NEW TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HY0Wr 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  USED TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HFc4P 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/pSyQG 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/a2FUy 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON THE BEST FIFTH WHEELS AND TOY HAULERS TO BUY NOW  at this link - bit.ly/3xMwfdE 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE -  https://payhip.com/b/WCwf7 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/2hzk3 🟢 GET MY "BEST MOTORHOMES TO BUY NOW" GUIDEBOOK HERE - https://bit.ly/3Lr5Qpn  🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING CLASS B AND B PLUS RVs - https://payhip.com/b/NvF4p 🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST - https://rvinspectionandcare.buzzsprout.com/ 🟢 JOIN MY FACEBOOK RV GROUP "RV LIFE, TIPS AND REVIEWS" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvlifetipsandreviews 🟢 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rvinspectionandcare/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rv_inspection_and_care Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🔹 This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. I am not an RV, travel or renovation expert. I share my opinions based on my experience and what works for me, but you should do your own research.

    10 min
  7. May 18

    #222 - The Top 3 Quality Travel Trailers With Bunk Beds

    Travel trailers that have bunk beds built into them are a very popular choice, especially for families that love camping with their kids. But not all travel trailer builders produce products that are built with good overall build quality.  So in this podcast I provide a list of the Top 3 travel trailer manufacturers and models that I can recommend for RV shoppers who want bunk beds in their RV. 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/cPLl 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR NEW RVs - "How To Buy And Inspect A New RV The Right Way" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/OZrEw 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  NEW TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HY0Wr 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  USED TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HFc4P 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/pSyQG 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/a2FUy 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON THE BEST FIFTH WHEELS AND TOY HAULERS TO BUY NOW  at this link - bit.ly/3xMwfdE 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE -  https://payhip.com/b/WCwf7 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/2hzk3 🟢 GET MY "BEST MOTORHOMES TO BUY NOW" GUIDEBOOK HERE - https://bit.ly/3Lr5Qpn  🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING CLASS B AND B PLUS RVs - https://payhip.com/b/NvF4p 🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST - https://rvinspectionandcare.buzzsprout.com/ 🟢 JOIN MY FACEBOOK RV GROUP "RV LIFE, TIPS AND REVIEWS" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvlifetipsandreviews 🟢 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rvinspectionandcare/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rv_inspection_and_care Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🔹 This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. I am not an RV, travel or renovation expert. I share my opinions based on my experience and what works for me, but you should do your own research.

    9 min
  8. May 4

    #221 - Your RV's Insulation R-Values Are Probably Grossly Exaggerated ... Here's Why!

    How much insulation does your RV have in it? Most people just refer to the R-values published by the manufacturer of the RV. But what if those figures were grossly exaggerated? And what if most of what you have head about RV insulation is mostly advertising hype? This podcast uncovers the truth about RV insulation and what you can do to better insulate an RV. My video on how RV's are constructed - https://youtu.be/W-J73A289f0 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/cPLl 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR NEW RVs - "How To Buy And Inspect A New RV The Right Way" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/OZrEw 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  NEW TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HY0Wr 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING  USED TRAVEL TRAILERS - https://payhip.com/b/HFc4P 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/pSyQG 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS A BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/a2FUy 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON THE BEST FIFTH WHEELS AND TOY HAULERS TO BUY NOW  at this link - bit.ly/3xMwfdE 🟢 GET MY NEW CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE -  https://payhip.com/b/WCwf7 🟢 GET MY USED CLASS C AND SUPER C BUYING GUIDE HERE - https://payhip.com/b/2hzk3 🟢 GET MY "BEST MOTORHOMES TO BUY NOW" GUIDEBOOK HERE - https://bit.ly/3Lr5Qpn  🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING CLASS B AND B PLUS RVs - https://payhip.com/b/NvF4p 🟢 SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST - https://rvinspectionandcare.buzzsprout.com/ 🟢 JOIN MY FACEBOOK RV GROUP "RV LIFE, TIPS AND REVIEWS" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvlifetipsandreviews 🟢 FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rvinspectionandcare/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rv_inspection_and_care Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🔹 This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. I am not an RV, travel or renovation expert. I share my opinions based on my experience and what works for me, but you should do your own research.

    11 min
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This podcast is all about RVs, the RV lifestyle, and RV camping. I am a certified RV inspector and I cover all of the subjects that will help you get started and enjoy your RV adventures to the full. Join me as we explore the world of RVing together! And don't forget to visit my website at https://www.rvinspectionandcare.com for even more RV tips and hacks.

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