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Location:
United States
Description:
All about the RV Lifestyle – News, Tips, Trip and camping resources
Twitter:
@roadtreking
Language:
English
Contact:
1-248-895-2786
Website:
http://roadtreking.com/podcast
Email:
mike@roadtreking.com
Episodes
RV Horror Stories: Real RVers Share Real RV Fails
9/4/2024
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.
Duration:00:38:00
Hotter than Hell: A Dog’s Tragic Fate in Overheated RV
8/28/2024
Last week, a dog died in an overheated RV when the Air Conditioner lost power. This week in Episode 512 of RV Lifestyle's RV Podcast, we learn about two safety devices every RVer who travels with a pet needs to have. Plus, how one of our followers saved over $1,000 in their extended RV warranty, the Social Media Buzz of the Week and how we plan and find great campgrounds.
Duration:00:32:59
What happened when we brought Bo back from Canada under the new CDC Dog Import Rules
8/21/2024
We go into a lot of detail about what actually happened when we came back to the U.S. in this week's RV Podcast. PLUS Wendy's Social Media Buzz and more.
Duration:00:24:56
RV Tips for Long Trips
8/14/2024
In Episode 510 of the RV Podcast, Jen and Mike are on location in the Canadian Maritimes and share their tips for easy long trips in an RV. They are joined by fellow travelers who offer even more helpful advice, Plus the Social Media Buzz, a surprise announcement about no camping at the upcoming Florida RV Supershow in Tampa, and your questions about the RV Lifestyle.
Duration:00:34:31
One Year of Starlink RV Use: How Has It Performed So Far?
8/7/2024
In Episode 509 of the RV Lifestyle RV Podcast, we share the results of how Starlink has performed all across North America. And we also check into the experiences of other Starlink-using RVers who are up here in Nova Scotia with us as part of a 27-day tour of the Canadian Maritimes run by Fantasy RV Tours.
Duration:00:32:14
Why you MUST take travel breaks! Too much driving is dangerous
7/31/2024
This week on the RV Podcast: Why you MUST take travel breaks! The deadly risk of blood clots caused by too much driving. Wildfires are once again devastating the Pacific Northwest and parts of Canada, The smoke from more than 200 blazes is making its way all the way to the east coast. Updates from the road and answers to your questions about being part of an RV Caravan Tour. We’ll give our honest opinions on what it's really like. All this plus the RV News of the Week coming up in Episode #508 of the RV Podcast
Duration:00:46:34
RV Caravan Travel: Is it a Good Fit for You?
7/24/2024
This week on the RV Podcast: Is RV Caravan travel right for you? Just how does that work? The Escapees RV Club has been bought out by Harvest Hosts. What will that mean to the membership of both organizations? How we came to adopt the “330 Rule” for our travels and why you should too. All this, plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode # 507 of the RV Podcast
Duration:00:46:34
Are RV Quality Problems Getting Worse?
7/17/2024
This week on the RV Podcast: RV quality problems don't seem to be getting better, and campground infrastructure issues are straining the 2024 camping experience The brutal heat wave gripping the West is being blamed for at least four deaths in National and State parks. In Jen & Mike’s storytime, we’ll share how what sounded like a good marketing idea turned out to be the most embarrassing thing we’ve ever done as RVers. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #506 of the RV Podcast.
Duration:00:42:04
Picking up the Pieces after a major RV Accident
7/10/2024
This week on the RV Podcast: Picking up the pieces after a major RV accident. Toss in the towel or start all over again? In our RV conversation of the week, you’ll meet a couple who just faced those questions. They have some inspiring advice for us all. Do your RV shades annoy you by rattling as you ride down the road? Our RV Lifestyle Community has some great sound-dampening advice. Dangerous heat and nasty weather have been sweeping across the country taxing the comfort and safety of lots of RVers this past week. All this, plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode # 505 of the RV Podcast
Duration:00:43:44
Violent RV Theft Crime Wave
7/3/2024
This week on the RV Podcast: What’s going on with the recent violent RV theft crime wave? There have been two more dangerous incidents since last week’s deadly attack in Nebraska. If you have a drone made by DJI, as many RVers do, the government wants to ban them because they think the Chinese could be using them to spy on us. What to do when you empty your RV black tank but the sensor shows it is still full? All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #504 of the RV Podcast
Duration:00:43:44
Off Grid RV Living in the Desert
6/26/2024
This week on the RV Podcast: Off Grid RV Living in the Desert - We’ll learn how one RVer has found paradise in Arizona The latest on the brutal knife attack on an elderly RVing couple at a Nebraska Rest Area that left the husband dead and the wide fighting for her life. There are a lot of people who are disappointed about the rising Internet costs for on-the-go RVers. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #503 of the RV Podcast
Duration:00:43:44
What Real RVers Like and Dislike About Their RVs
6/19/2024
This week on the RV Podcast: What real RVers like and dislike about their RVs. An Alaska RV rental company has abruptly shut down after being accused of shady dealings involving security deposits, collecting taxes that were not due and forging customer signatures. And in Mike & Jen’s Storytime, we’ll share how we learned firsthand why every hiker in bear country should carry bear spray. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #502 of the RV Podcast
Duration:00:41:36
RV Trip Planning with AI
6/12/2024
This week on the RV Podcast: RV Trip Planning with AI is now a reality. We’ll explain in our Interview of the Week about a powerful AI Trip Planner aimed at RVers. It’s finally a buyer’s market for those who want to purchase a new RV. Dealers are anxious and more willing to offer big discounts as their lots remain filled with unsold inventory On Mike and Jen’s Storytime segment at the end of the show, we’ll tell you all about the most embarrassing - and costly - mistake we’ve ever made while RVing. Zion National Park plans to ban all large RVs from its popular eastern entrance starting in 2026 in hopes of unsnarling the park’s often massive traffic jams. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #501 of the RV Podcast
Duration:00:46:59
Our 500th RV Podcast: How it all began and where it’s going
6/5/2024
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.
Duration:00:47:29
What to do when a Tornado is heading toward your campground
5/29/2024
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.
Duration:00:49:15
Strict New Dog Reentry Rules from Canada Could Ruin Summer Camping Trips
5/22/2024
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
Duration:00:47:56
Is it safe to camp at Walmart?
5/15/2024
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
Duration:01:09:41
Tourons, TechTalk & Tales from the Road
5/8/2024
This week on the RV Lifestyle RV Podcast: In the interview of the week segment, tech talks about lithium batteries, how to replace your existing AGM or wet cell batteries, how to pair lithium with an inverter, and what you need for wiring. Yellowstone National Park just reopened for the new season and already, there’s been a touron incident - a tourist moron who dangerously messed with the wildlife. And we introduce a new segment at the end of the podcast - Mike & Jen’s storytime, in which we share a tale and lesson we’ve learned from our many years on the road. This week, we talk about the time we were robbed! All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #496 of the RV Podcast
Duration:01:09:41
Expert RV Driving Tips You Need to Know
5/1/2024
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
Duration:00:59:27
RV Camping at a Truck Stop
4/24/2024
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
Duration:00:49:10