RV Travel Podcast

Just an RV Minute: Finally, Google might help you boondock ... if you're "crazy" enough

Short tips and tricks from Scott Linden and RVTravel.com on using your cellphone to find better boondocking. (2 minute listen)

Hot news ... RV Odd Couple talks buying a campground and averting a divorce ... Colorado guv says "welcome RVers"

Episode 20: RV Radio on the Internet! From embarrassment to “welcome,” hot news to cool places, all this week on the RVTravel.com podcast hosted by Scott Linden. Here’s the lineup, with time codes so you can skip to whatever you want! Listen here in one click!

[2:30] News and information on another Camping World acquisition, RV Masterclass changing hands, new Forest River Class B, and Canada says welcome … maybe.

[6:45] John and Mercedes, the RV Odd Couple spills the beans on their recent campground purchase, the trials and tribulations of finding a “home base” for themselves and their “RV Odd Squad” followers, and eventually, all of us. They also share the personal crisis that was alleviated by chucking it all and going full-time.

They take us behind the scenes on how – and why – and what – they do in their popular YouTube videos. Their pick on everyone’s bucket-list destination, and then a peek into those most embarrassing moments most of us have had – and they’re willing to talk about!

[37:15] Then, Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado rolls out the welcome mat for RV travelers … from lower parks-pass fees for residents, to new spaces, and new parks.

[49:35] A recall for 1,800 Wayfarer owners – we have the model years and the dangers you face.

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RVTravel.com's "Just an RV Minute": Terrible tire troubles ... and how to avoid them!

It'll just take a minute, honest: Ignored until they kill you ... or at least kibosh your trip! You love ‘em and you hate ‘em but to avoid most tire dangers, heed these tips from my colleagues at RVTravel.com.

Get all the details on tire care at RVTravel.com; this "Minute" made possible by CampgroundViews.com.

RVTravel.com's "Just an RV Minute": What campsite crunch? Tips get you closer to your favorite camp space.

Argh! Crowded campgrounds are the norm these days and your frustration level might be as high as the price of an RV space. But it doesn’t have to be.

Scott Linden shares a short list of useful tips from the experts at RVTravel.com, made possible by Campgroundviews.com.

RVTravel podcast: Industry news, dog poop, bad backers and more gripes ... get them off your chest. Plus, a recall that could save your life!

Episode 19 of the RVTravel.com podcast: (Trigger warning: dog poop is discussed at length and in detail :)

Get it off your chest! Kate Doherty of RVTravel.com shares her list of gripes, pet peeves, and all that annoying stuff that gets on our nerves … or are you “that guy?” It’s your chance to vent, too. Go ahead, yell back at the phone or computer … just pick up after your dog, please. It’s all in good fun! We also cover news you can use, including a recall that could save your life.

[3:45] First, the news: A new Class B, pay to dump – on top of your camping fee!

[7:10]Kate Doherty of RVTravel.com shares her experience as a camp host and RV traveler … bad neighbors, wacky parking gaffes, and those campsite neighbors that drive you nuts. We’ll start the ever-expanding list, which you’ll be adding to … when you’re not rolling your eyes.

There’s psychology and self-defense, and we’ll arm you with both … giving you tools and tactics to make your RV experience more positive despite the screaming kids or sleeping drunks in your parking place.

We’ll look inward – will you? – and figure out if we, too, are sometimes part of the problem. We define “minimal friendliness” at a campground, cover some of the faux pas we’re unwittingly committing, and discuss how to get along with camp hosts and next-site neighbors.

Backing and sewer hookup nightmares are a podcast all their own, but we cover some of the wackiest examples, rivaled only by leveling challenges. And the scary part? It’s not all newbies and renters.

[29:30] Kate explains how to use your air horn strategically, addresses the sinking feeling that drivers are getting worse, not better, and we recall those forehead-slapping goofs that we’ve all lived to tell about.

[50:20] And more news: This recall could keep your rig from going up in flames.

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RVTravel.com podcast: breaking news ... tires, fires and staying safe on the road, good news on the crowded campground front

Episode 18: Don’t watch your rig go up in flames! Listen here in one click. This week on the RVTravel.com podcast, Scott Linden is joined by Trey Selman of the RV Safety & Education Foundation. Trey helps us keep the shiny side up, talks weight and balance, tire failure and do you really need nitrogen in your motorcoach tires? Plus, news about those crowds at your favorite RV park, a travel trailer recall and an uptick in new campgrounds under construction.

[2:00] News: the number and type of RVers traveling this summer, and why … RV tire failure alert, new rig from Thor, is your trailer propane system under a recall?

[4:40] Trey Selman, executive director of the RV Safety & Education Foundation scares the beejesus out of us when it comes to RV weight and balance risks, tire safety and causes of failure, and a number of propane, electrical and hitch/tongue issues that could cause accidents, fires, and other inconveniences that put the kibosh on your RV adventures. What he tells us could save our lives.

Trey shares advice and tips, including how to determine your correct tire pressure – which can change! He outlines the Foundation’s online learning opportunities, explains the importance of weighing your loaded RV – how and why. Does your RV have “phantom weight?” He dispels old wives’ tales, corrects misconceptions many of us have, and tells some chilling stories about what happens when we overload our RV.

[24:00] Trey ticks off the most common questions RVers ask, and answers them for us, including the value of nitrogen in your motorhome tires and matching truck to trailer. He also offers tips on using stabilizing hitches the right way, common causes of RV fires, and how you might be able to lower your insurance premium with an online class.

[45:25] More good news on the crowded campground front – how many new sites are being built right now.

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RV Travel podcast: Info you won't find anywhere else! Making an RV Travel television series, tips from the RV Geeks, industry news and RV pricing

Episode 17: Industry news, sales trends, new RVs, plus international RV travel, tips and advice, bucket list destinations, laughs and insider information behind the scenes at The RVers television show, this week on the RVTravel.com podcast. The team behind and in front of the camera, including The RV Geeks, are Scott Linden’s guests this week. Listen here in one click! Here’s the line-up with time codes so you can pick your favorite topic:

[2:00] Scott has breaking RV news, trends, sales and pricing trends … [7:15] Anthony Nalli, executive producer, on the genesis of The RVers TV series. At [9:00] Peter and John – the RV Geeks – share their New Zealand RV’ing experience … from “dig your own” hot springs, to natural beauty, to the people who made their visit so memorable. They also offer tips on how to make an overseas RV trip yourself.

AT [19:30] John, Peter and Anthony give us an inside look at how they make an engaging, inspiring, entertaining television show. At [26:03] Anthony tells us how they decide on topics, guests, and destinations, what viewers tell them and how it affects the show’s production. At [31:25] Peter and John share some of the most popular topics on their YouTube channel and how to solve common RV problems.

At [36:00] Anthony’s favorite segment on the show, John and Peter share the “joy” of helping a fellow RVer backing into a campsite. [39:05] Anthony, John and Peter share “bucket list” spots and snowbird destinations. [48:20] Anthony shares his personal black tank story.

AT [56:30] Scott has more industry news: a new Airstream Class B, and total RV sales for the year to date.

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RV travel podcast - exclusive info! Meet Nomadland movie breakout star Bob Wells. His tips, philosophy, and what we can learn from "van life"

Ep. 16: [1:30] Host Scott Linden shares survey results from RVTravel.com on our buying habits. [5:10] Bob Wells, breakout star from the Academy-Award-winning film Nomadland, joins host Scott in a wide-ranging and deeply-moving discussion. “Just another event in a very strange life,” he says of the film. But it’s much more than that. He talks about the van life, the nomadic lifestyle, and why he serves fellow travelers. He relates an uplifting, optimistic take-away from a movie that is stark, desolate and full of personal challenges for the characters in the film – and in life. Listen here in one click!

Bob outlines the hard costs of leading a nomadic life, and at [13:13] how you can lead a high-quality life on limited funds. [27:45] He walks us through the making of Nomadland, how it differs from the book, working with Academy-Award-winner Frances McDormand, his own challenges, and what we should really get from RV travel.– depending on how you define “life.”  

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At [32:36] Bob talks about working with Jessica Bruder, author of the Nomadland book, how it differs from the film, and how the real nomads portrayed in her book became characters in the movie.

Bob also touches on practical aspects of RV travel, especially in a smaller vehicle. He shares some case studies of nomadic lifestyles and how one can balance “real life” and nomading.

Bob’s website is all about helping others break “the tyranny of the dollar,” and find freedom. His YouTube channel, ditto. [20:20] As co-founder of Homes on Wheels Alliance, he is providing direct assistance to those in need.

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RV Travel pro's save us ... from ourselves! Mobile apps to make RV'ing easier and safer

Episode 15: Scott Linden and his guests are making RV life easier, simpler, safer, more productive and more FUN! When you’re done listening to this podcast you’ll be ahead of the curve from a practical and technological standpoint. Listen here in one click!

[4:30] Mark and Julie Bennett, YouTube’s ”RVLove” personalities help us learn from their hard-won experience, sharing the things they wish they’d known before they went full-time. Their suggestions are useful for anyone with any RV!

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They also preview their brand-new book on “RV Hacks,” (available today) and we get tips from their audio version of their first book, Living the RV Life.

[50:27] Jim and Chris Guld of Geeks on Tour brief us on must-have mobile apps that will make planning, driving, camping, boondocking and RV’ing in general better. They lobby for the right “hardware” too … is it a phone, tablet or dedicated device? If you’ve ever wondered “what does that button do?” they’ll be able to help.

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Mexico travel warnings – and wonders … Number One trick for Number Two problems … Renovating your RV into a “home.”

Episode 14: This podcast is for RV adventurers, DIY’ers, and those who wannabe either! Plus, RV maintenance we can do so we don’t have to wait for a service appointment. And your own thoughts on the WalMart parking situation lead off the discussion.

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[3:20] Your comments on the long slow demise of free WalMart parking, from the RVTravel.com Facebook page.

[6:45] Te gusta Mexico? Kendall and Jennifer Jennings, the “Dashboard Drifters,” outline their personal experiences south of the border – perils, “gringo pricing” and perks of RV living part time in Mexico. [15:00] They share simple and easy renovation ideas that make your RV more like a “home.” Interior and exterior, aesthetic and practical. [26:00] Their motivation for driving away from traditional life in a stick-and-brick home. [27:30] Practical advice on maintaining their sanity while living so close together. [37:10] Crime, cartels, corruption, language barriers, culture differences, bribes and how to get along south of the border. [44:40] And a new service to match up RV Park vacancies with travelers looking for a campsite.

[50:20] Sean Lakin of Beaver Coach Sales and Service helps us maintain our RV roof whether rubber or fiberglass (and can we walk on them?), black water mistakes we make, and offers advice on how and when to get a service appointment. He touches on the red flags and critical maintenance tasks we should take seriously … including how you’re probably plugged-in wrong when you’re home and something will eventually melt – or worse!

The RV Travel podcast is brought to you by SoftStartRV power management, Clear20 water filters, RVTravel’s Who Makes What guide to manufacturers and RV brands.

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