RV Podcast - Stories From The Road

Mike Wendland
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  1. 1d ago

    Don't Be That Camper: The Pet Peeves That Drive RVers Crazy

    What really gets under RVers' skin at a campground? We asked the RV Lifestyle community, and the answers came pouring in: loud music, barking dogs, bright lights, people cutting through campsites, and more. Mike and Jennifer talk about the little things that can turn us into the neighbor everyone is talking about, often without us realizing it. They share practical ways to be a thoughtful campground neighbor, how to handle a noisy campsite nearby, and why a quick look around your own site can make a big difference. Plus, Mike answers a listener's question about a GFCI outlet that trips whenever it rains, and Jennifer offers advice on adding privacy to a seasonal campsite. Have a campground pet peeve of your own? Tell us in the comments. We may share it on a future episode. Join our ad-free RV community: https://rvcommunity.com Find unique RV overnight stays and save 40% with promo code RVLDEAL: https://rvlifestyle.com/rvovernights Sign up for our free RV Lifestyle newsletter: https://rvlifestyle.com/newsletter

  2. 3d ago

    The RV Forecast Missed by 60,000. Here's the New Spin

    The RV industry's latest buzzwords are "resilience," "stabilize" and "rightsize." But what do they mean for those of us who buy, own and travel in RVs? In the October 26, 2026 RV Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland looks past the corporate language to explain what the latest reports from Winnebago, Dometic and the RV Industry Association mean for your next purchase and the rig you already own. Also this week: CUMMINS RECALL... AGAIN: A new L9 fuel hose recall includes some hoses installed during earlier recall repairs. What diesel pusher owners should check.DEF RELIEF: Updated software could ease frustrating engine slowdowns, but are motorhomes and Ram pickups included?RVS BECOME HOMES: Donated travel trailers give hurricane survivors a place to live while rebuilding.YELLOWSTONE ANIMAL RESCUES: A missing horse, a terrier lost for 34 days, and a mustang living with bison. Plus practical lessons for anyone traveling with pets.We also cover a Grand Design Imagine safety chain recall. RESOURCES Full transcript and story source links: https://RVPodcast.com Select this episode, open the Transcript tab and scroll to the bottom. Check your RV for recalls: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls For the Cummins recall, also contact a Cummins dealer with your engine serial number. Plan your next trip with the RV Trip Dashboard: https://RVLifestyle.com/TripDashboard Get our FREE daily RV Lifestyle newsletter: https://RVLifestyle.com/Newsletter Join our private RV community: https://RVCommunity.com Subscribe for the Monday News Edition and Wednesday's Stories from the Road with Mike and Jennifer. Have a question or a story to share? Use the Contact link at https://RVPodcast.com.

  3. Oct 21

    Mice in Your RV? How to Keep Them Out This Winter

    Mice do not wait for winter to move into your RV. As nights turn cold, a parked RV can look like the perfect place to nest. And it takes only a tiny opening for a mouse to get inside. This week, Mike and Jennifer talk about where mice get in, how to find the gaps, and what actually helps keep them out. They also discuss the products and folk remedies that may not be worth your money. Plus, our new guide, The Ultimate Canadian Maritimes RV Road Trip, is now available in print and digital. And we answer your questions about crossing into Canada with dogs and food, and whether to leave your RV plugged in between trips. In this episodeWhy mice head for RVs in the fallHow small an opening a mouse can squeeze throughWhere to look for entry pointsWays to seal gaps and discourage miceWhat to know about mothballs and cleanupTaking dogs and food across the Canada-U.S. borderRV battery care during storageLinks and resourcesThe Ultimate Canadian Maritimes RV Road Trip Print and digital editions: https://shop.rvlifestyle.com/products/the-ultimate-canadian-maritimes-rv-road-trip Mechanic's wheeled creepers (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/47wFteE Keeping mice out of your RV Victor: How mice fit through small spaces: https://www.victorpest.com/articles/how-do-mice-fit-in-such-small-spacesVictor: How to keep mice out of your RV: https://www.victorpest.com/articles/how-to-keep-mice-out-of-your-rvUniversity of California IPM: House mouse pest notes: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7483.htmlOrkin: Steel wool and copper mesh for rodent control: https://www.orkin.com/ask-orkin/steel-wool-rodent-controlUniversity of Florida IFAS: The facts about mothballs: https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PI289CDC: About hantavirus: https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/about/index.htmlNational Park Service: Hantavirus facts and cleanup guidance: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/upload/Hantavirus-fact-sheet-and-light-infestation-cleaning-guidanceJune2025-508c.pdfCrossing the border with dogs and food Canada: Traveling with pets, food or plants: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/travelling-pets-food-plantsCanada: Bringing animals and pets to Canada: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/importing-food-plants-animals/petsCanada: Bringing food into Canada for personal use: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-safety-consumers/bring-food-personal-useCDC: Bringing a dog into the United States: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/index.htmlCDC: Dogs entering from rabies-free or low-risk countries, including Canada: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/rabies-free-low-risk-countries.htmlUSDA APHIS: Traveling from the United States to Canada with pets: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export/pet-travel-us-canadaMore from RV Lifestyle RV Podcast show notes: https://RVPodcast.comRVOvernights: https://rvlifestyle.com/rvovernightsUse promo code RVLDEAL for 40% off.Wholesale Warranties: https://www.wholesalewarranties.com/rvlifestyleOr call 800-939-2806.RV Lifestyle newsletter: https://rvlifestyle.com/newsletterRules and recommendations can change. Check current government guidance and your RV and battery manufacturers' instructions before your trip or storage period.

  4. Oct 19

    Diesel Tops $6, But RVers REFUSE to Stop Traveling!

    Diesel prices have soared past $6 a gallon, but are RVers canceling their trips and parking their rigs? Not according to our latest RV Lifestyle survey. In this week's RV Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland reports on what hundreds of real RVers are saying about record-high diesel prices. We received 372 comments, and among roughly 300 people who directly answered our question, an overwhelming majority said they're either continuing to travel as planned or making adjustments to keep their RV adventures alive. But that's just the beginning of this week's RV news. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: RV Dealer Scandal: A major RV dealership chain disappears, leaving families with more than $2 million in court judgments and serious questions about RV quality, dealer accountability, and consumer protection. We examine the investigation into Lazydays and what every RV buyer should know before signing a purchase agreement. Massive Class B Recall: More than 265,000 Ram ProMaster vans are being recalled because of a potential power steering failure. If you own a camper van built on a ProMaster chassis, including certain Winnebago models, you'll want to hear this warning. Lithium Battery Fire Warning: The National Park Service is warning about lithium-ion battery fires after incidents at national parks. What RVers need to know about safely charging e-bikes, portable power stations, and other battery-powered equipment. Animals Get Their Own Overpass: We finish with some encouraging news from Colorado and California, where massive wildlife crossings are helping elk, deer, mountain lions, and other animals cross busy highways safely. One Colorado project has already been credited with reducing wildlife collisions by more than 90%. IN THIS EPISODE: Why high diesel prices aren't stopping most RV travelersHow RVers are adapting to higher fuel costsThe ProMaster recall affecting Class B motorhomesThe Lazydays investigation and RV consumer protectionsLithium battery fire preventionNew wildlife overpasses making highways saferHELPFUL LINKS: RV Podcast show notes, transcript, and complete news sources: https://RVPodcast.com Check your RV or camper van for recalls: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls Our newly updated RV Trip Dashboard: https://RVLifestyle.com/TripDashboard Join our RV Lifestyle Community: https://RVCommunity.com Get our FREE daily RV Lifestyle newsletter: https://RVLifestyle.com/Newsletter ABOUT THE RV PODCAST Hosted by veteran journalist Mike Wendland, the RV Podcast brings you two episodes every week. Mondays: The RV Podcast News Edition, the latest news and developments affecting RV owners and the RV lifestyle. Wednesdays: Stories from the Road with Mike and Jennifer Wendland, featuring RV travel adventures, interviews, practical tips, and answers to listener questions. Subscribe and join us as we explore the RV lifestyle, the people who live it, and the stories that matter.

  5. Oct 14

    Two Sisters, Two Paths, and One Road Back to Camping

    They grew up camping together. Then life took them in different directions. Decades later, two sisters are finding their way back to each other, and back to the campground. In this week's RV Podcast, meet Joyce and Susan. One sister kept camping throughout her life. The other returned after losing her husband. Now she travels with caravans, takes solo trips, and shares camping adventures with her sister. We sat down with them outside their rigs at our RVCommunity Fall Rally in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Their story is about family, friendship, starting over, and finding the confidence to get back on the road. Also in this episode: Jennifer shares her experience with knee replacement recovery and what to consider before recovering in an RV.How late can you camp before winterizing? Mike explains how temperature, time, and your rig's heating affect that decision.Planning a Florida winter getaway with our Florida Adventure Guide Bundle.Have you returned to camping after years away, or started traveling again after losing someone? Share your story in the comments. LINKS Complete show notes: https://RVPodcast.com Join our camping community: https://RVCommunity.com Florida Adventure Guide Bundle: https://RVLifestyle.com/allflorida Our daily newsletter: https://RVLifestyle.com/newsletter RVOvernights: https://RVLifestyle.com/rvovernights Use promo code RVLDEAL for 40% off. Wholesale Warranties: https://WholesaleWarranties.com/RVLifestyle

  6. Oct 12

    Another Rate Hike Is Coming. The RV Business Can't Afford It.

    The Federal Reserve says another interest rate hike is likely this year, and the RV industry is already hurting. Camping World sold 16 percent fewer new RVs and says it is "not satisfied with the result." Here is what higher rates mean if you are thinking about financing an RV. Also this week: Hurricane Isaias and Tropical Storm Rachel close campgrounds on the Gulf Coast and in Southern California Trump's red diesel order: why the White House pitch and the fine print don't match, and the latest diesel prices Thor Industries flags the Patrick-Lippert merger as a business risk Arizona's Chiricahua is about to become America's 64th national park, and what RVers need to know about the 29-foot limit Free daily newsletter: https://rvlifestyle.com/newsletter Show notes and full transcript: https://rvpodcast.com Our community: https://rvcommunity.com RV Trip Budget Buddy: https://rvlifestyle.com/budgetbuddy Mike's free short story, THE SECOND SOURCE: https://lastreporterpress.com/free

  7. Oct 7

    Home Sweet Home: The Song Every RVer Will Understand

    Three RVCommunity members wrote a song about life on the road and the feeling of finally pulling into your own driveway. They first played it at a campfire at our Smoky Mountains rally. Hear how it came together, the love story behind it, and the whole song, which you can download free. Also: an End-of-Season RV Shutdown Workshop reminder, why coming home after a long trip can feel like a letdown, and why your furnace drains your batteries on cold nights. Links: Download the song: https://rvlifestyle.com/song https://RVLifestyle.com/Workshop https://RVCommunity.com https://WholesaleWarranties.com/RVLifestyle https://RVLifestyle.com/rvovernights (code RVLDEAL)

  8. Oct 5

    Harvest Hosts Sold: What Does It Mean for RVers?

    Is Harvest Hosts getting too big? Choice Hotels is buying the RV overnight membership company, and members are asking what comes next for prices, reservations and the small-business experience that made it popular. In the October 5, 2026 RV Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland examines the deal, the membership growth and the questions RVers should ask before renewing. Also this week: Class B camper van makers are changing hands. We examine the ownership changes at Midwest Automotive Designs and Roadtrek, plus a preliminary report about Outside Van.A quieter Elkhart RV Open House offers clues about the market for 2027 models and your bargaining power.Hungry bears are moving through campgrounds. Mike shares encounters from our Pigeon Forge rally and practical steps to protect your campsite, pets and the bears.Meet Backpack, the winner of Fat Bear Week.JOIN OUR OCTOBER 8 WORKSHOP Our live End-of-Season RV Shutdown Workshop walks you through preparing your rig for storage, with special attention to protecting the plumbing. Admission is $10, with replay access for several days. RVCommunity members attend free and receive unlimited replay access. https://rvlifestyle.com/workshop Free daily RV Lifestyle newsletter: https://rvlifestyle.com/newsletter Join our private RV community: https://rvcommunity.com

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  • Creator
    Mike Wendland
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
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