Episodes

I just returned from a Walt Disney trip where I stayed at the campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground, and I thought I would like to live there! But what makes it so special, and why is it my favorite campground to stay at? Check-In The magic, so to speak, starts as you enter, as this is one of the few campgrounds where you don’t get out of your vehicle to check in. Instead, you pull up to rustic toll booths and begin to check in right from the front seat of your RV. The beauty of thi...

Wholesale Warranties Do you have an extended warranty on your RV? Do you think your RV is too old or has too many miles for an extended warranty? Well, today, we are going to find out as Jim Hoffman, Vice President of Operations at Wholesale Warranties, joins us to discuss policy changes happening in the new year. Because of these changes, now might be the best time for you to start a conversation with them. Jim discusses how they are different from purchasing an extended warranty from a dealer...

In today’s minipod, I will share why I sleep at gas stations while traveling in my RV. I will focus on Pilot Flying J’s because they are my favorite, mainly because of the convenience of a one-stop shop, how they are usually easy on/off from the highway, and the amenities they offer us as RVers. Pilot Flying J Pilot Flying J’s typically have dedicated RV parking spots separated from the big rigs. These spots vary from station to station. Sometimes, they are roomy, and other times, not so much....

About Cortes Campers Cortes Campers is a new and exciting RV manufacturer building campers with zero wood. This fiberglass-constructed RV is strong while staying very lightweight, so mid-size trucks or even some SUVs will be able to tow them. The CEO of Cortes Campers, Anthony Corpora, joins us to chat about the construction and innovation going into each of their RVs. He also gives us a sneak peek into what is coming soon for the company. It was interesting to hear how they are continually inv...

RV Travel Study The RVIA recently reported on a study conducted by GoRVing, the RVIA, and CBRE Hotels Advisory Group, which found considerable savings for those traveling by RV compared to other types of travel. The article is on the RVIA website. As a researcher, I would like to read the study, but it is only available to RVIA members. Nonetheless, there were interesting findings reported in the article. What I Liked About This Study It compared vacations for two groups. One was a group of 4...

About the Show Today, we are doing something a little different and chatting about our experience at the Hershey PA RV Show. The Hershey RV Show is a five-day event where RV dealers, manufacturers, and aftermarket suppliers meet up to sell you an RV, a service for RVing, or an aftermarket part for RVing. There are also seminars to help you learn about RVing, such as plumbing systems, electrical systems, solar, and more. You can also attend classes on how to purchase an RV. Kenny & Sean attende...

Long Weekend working the Overland Expo I just returned from the Overland Expo MTN West. Belle and I dry camped for five days and thought now would be the perfect time for an update on our RV power system expansion that we did six months ago. I just used these batteries exactly how I envisioned over this long weekend, and that is to protect Belle from the heat when I am away from the RV. I worked the Winnebago booth at the expo on Friday & Saturday. The show hours are a bit long, from 8 am to 5...

Are you looking to get more power back into your house batteries fast? Are you wondering if there is a way to harness your engine’s power to do so? Well, good news. There is! The Wakespeed Advanced Alternator Regulator is a device that regulates the power that comes out of an alternator and delivers it safely to your house batteries. Dragonfly Energy recently acquired Wakespeed, and today, we are joined by Wade Seaburg, the Chief Revenue Officer for Dragonfly Energy, to talk about Wakepeed. Wad...

In this minipod, Sean reviews the Cape Charles/Chesapeake Bay KOA Resort located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This is one of 16 KOA resorts in the U.S. and one of 17 in North America. KOA resorts are the creme de la creme of KOAs and offer a lot of amenities to their guests. Cape Charles/Chesapeake Bay KOA Resort Location The resort is located on the southern end of Virginia’s Eastern Short just a couple of miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. There is easy access from the nor...

About AdventureGenie We hear the word AI used often. Some of us understand it, some don’t, and some fear it. On today’s show, we talk to the founder of AdventureGenie, Scott Lengel. AdventureGenie is the first RV trip planner powered by AI, and Scott shares how it all works. Scott also talks about the fear of AI and how people can be put at ease by using it, as well as how AI can make life easier when planning an RV trip. There is a lot of wrong information out on the web, and when it comes tim...

I was recently invited to Winnebago to test their new Driver Confidence Package. This collection of features will soon be available on all Class A gas motorhomes from Winnebago. This package includes intelligent adaptive cruise, pre-collision with active braking support, lane-keeping assist, electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, auto high beams, and manual shift with range indication. All these systems combined make up the new Driver Confidence Package and are intend...

Van Life On today’s Driver’s Edition, Kenny’s wife, Sabrina, joins us to chat about their experience with van life. Kenny & Sabrina took a Winnebago Travato 59KL to product test it on a three-week trip. They covered about 3800 miles. They share the ups and downs of going small compared to their Class A RV and what it was like to use a wet bath for the first time. We also cover storage space, drivability, and the ease of finding parking for overnight stops. Severe Weather We have all probably ...

You have probably heard people talk about RV & campground etiquette before. In today’s minipod, I would also like to add some tips for good behavior while on the road. RV Road Etiquette I begin the discussion with etiquette when at a gas station. When you finish fueling up, move into a parking space so the next RVer can pull into the fuel lane. This is not always possible at a local gas station. That is why Sabrina and I like fueling up at Flying J’s. They typically have parking spaces for RVs...

About Greenfin Outdoors For most RVers, space is precious. We usually only bring what we need, leaving little room for what we want, like outdoor grills, bikes, or boats. Greenfin Outdoors is doing its part to make boating available to RVers with its inflatable Greenfin F-8R. This is an all-in-one fishing boat, white water raft, and kayak. We were surprised to hear that even though it is inflatable, it is still strong enough to support a gas-powered motor on the back when you want to troll or t...

Today I am talking about the reasoning Sabrina and I used to purchase a used RV instead of a new one. When Sabrina and I first started shopping for our RV, we only looked at new ones. We said we would never buy used because, as part of our shopping experience, we rented a Class A motorhome to see if we liked it. We liked it, except it was pretty gross and had a handful of issues that made camping in it challenging. Overall we loved the experience of RVing, just not the RV itself. Friendly Advic...

National Indoor RV Centers has six locations across the country, but this one-stop shop for RVers was not always this big. Today, Brett Davis, CEO & President of National Indoor RV Centers, tells us about the company’s history. You will enjoy how transparent Brett is when speaking about the business and financial side of the company and the RV industry. Brett had this to say about expanding the company into new states across the country, “It took a while in the beginning. As I told our people, ...

Sabrina and I are often asked why we chose a Class A RV over other RVs. In this Minipod, I will share our thoughts on why Class A was the right choice for us. How Will We Use It When we were shopping, we looked at everything from pop-up campers to diesel pushers and everything in between. It gets a bit crazy when shopping for an RV because there are so many choices, not just brands but types of RVs and like a million floorplans. To stay focused, we always kept in mind how we would use the RV. ...

Figuring out how to receive your mail while traveling can be a major pain point for RVers, especially for full-timers who don’t have a permanent address. Today we introduce you to Bill Linsenmeyer to discuss his company, Your Best Address. Bill has worked in the mail forwarding business for fourteen years and has owned Your Best Address for six years. Bill started as a customer of mail forwarding services and realized there were improvements he could make. So when the opportunity to purchase You...

The Dangers of Leaving a Pet Alone in an RV Today I am sharing some tips that we use to help protect our dog from overheating in our RV. Just like any other vehicle, an RV can heat up quickly in warmer climates. Dogs can suffer from heat stroke in temperatures as low as the 80s when humidity reaches 90%. An RV can quickly get up to eighty degrees inside when temperatures outside are in the high 60s and it is in the sun. What can we do to keep them safe? I have a few tips, some cost nothing at ...

Question For Our Listeners Passengers in a Towed Vehicle We have a packed show for you today, and we start with a question. Would you allow passengers to ride in your towed vehicle, such as a bumper pull or 5th wheel? Would you believe it is legal in twenty-two states? Sean and I discuss our feelings and open the discussion up to you, the listener. Would You Pay $700K for an RV Lot Often when I hear people talk about RV life, it is followed by how it’s so much cheaper than traditional living...

Recently my wife Sabrina and I took an RV trip to the Grand Canyon, and of course, we had our dog Belle with us. Today I want to share some tips about traveling to the Grand Canyon with your dog. Which side of the Grand Canyon? We recommend visiting the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, which is already known to be the more dog-friendly side of the Grand Canyon because this is where Yavapai Lodge is. This lodge is the only pet-friendly lodge in the Grand Canyon. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon ...

FMCA Roadside Rescue Who do you call to get you back on the road if you have a tire blowout or engine failure? What is the fastest way to put a fire out in your RV? We answer these questions in today’s episode as FMCA Roadside Rescue and Proteng join us. FMCA Roadside Rescue specializes in RV roadside assistance, and as you will hear in this episode, you don’t necessarily need to be on the road to use the service. Perhaps you are in a campground and cannot retract your slides or raise your jac...

Staying fit while traveling can be a challenge. There are too many good restaurants, cafes, and bakeries to try while driving across the country. This mini pod will share some of the things we do to stay fit while trying all this good cooking. Exercise Equipment I will start with Sabrina because she is excellent about staying fit and keeping to a routine even while traveling. It shows when people meet Sabrina for the first time. They usually ask what sports she does or if she runs track. She d...

FMCA RV Insurance & Custom Glass Solutions Do you have questions about RV Insurance or what happens when you need your RV windshield repaired? Today we are joined by FMCA RV Insurance and Custom Glass Solutions. These two companies are here to help you when things go wrong. FMCA Insurance First up is Jake with FMCA RV Insurance. Jake explains the benefits of being an independent insurance company, such as saving money and tailoring a plan that best fits your need. Jake also explains that you ...