RV Podcast - Stories From The Road

A surprise cash offer has added another twist to the Lippert-Patrick merger battle. Who ends up controlling some of the biggest names in RV components, and what could it mean for parts, competition and the price of your next rig? In this November 2, 2026 RV Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland breaks down the week's stories and what they mean for RV owners: Sharks circle the Lippert-Patrick merger as LCI rejects an unsolicited buyout offer. A law firm seeks Harvest Hosts and Good Sam members o

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 m

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 dur

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 w

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 ad

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, Te