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What happened when we brought Bo back from Canada under the new CDC Dog Import Rules
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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.By Mike Wendland
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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 abo…
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One Year of Starlink RV Use: How Has It Performed So Far?
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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.…
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Why you MUST take travel breaks! Too much driving is dangerous
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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 pa…
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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 experienceThe 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 …
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What We LOVE & HATE About RV Travel and Camping
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The topic stems from a very lively discussion from our RV Lifestyle Community when readers were asked to fill in the blank… “As much as I Love the outdoors, I can’t stand…”We got around 1,000 responses and have written a few related articles. We list those articles and summarize the key points...By Mike Wendland
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Picking up the Pieces after a major RV Accident
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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…
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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 empt…
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What Real RVers Like and Dislike About Their RVs
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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 b…
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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 Mik…
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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…
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What to do when a Tornado is heading toward your campground
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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 campgroundThere’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…
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Strict New Dog Reentry Rules from Canada Could Ruin Summer Camping Trips
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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…
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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…
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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 d…
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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 …
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The Coming Cicada Apocalypse: What RVers Can Expect
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Are you ready for the great cicada invasion? We’ll talk to one of North America’s top experts about what you may encounter soon on your camping trips.Can creditors seize your RV if you go bankrupt, even if it is your fulltime home? They did for an Arizona couple and we’ll tell you about it.National Park week is almost here. And that means free entr…
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This week on the RV Podcast:Do your headlights need aligning? If you are having trouble seeing the road while driving at night, your headlights could need adjustment. We’ll learn about this in the interview of the week.There’s a lot of controversy about excessive frame flex and fifth wheels these days. We’ll answer those concerns in our questions o…
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Vital gear for safe drinking water while camping
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This week on the RV Podcast:Vital Gear for safe drinking water while campingThe latest on the RV Camping Event of the year - Monday’s total eclipse of the sunHow that collapsed bridge in Baltimore will alter travel routes for RVers this summerAll this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #491 of the RV Podcast…
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Have you ever wondered about RV caravan tours? To find out, listen to our interview of the week with the operations head of Fantasy RV Tours. Also this week on the RV Podcast: A massive hatch of billions of creepy crawly bugs is about to invade large sections of the country. Yes, we really mean billions!Love’s truck stops are greatly expanding over…
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This week on the RV Podcast:How to find a Mobile RV Tech to handle your repairs and maintenance needs.The National Park Service’s insistence on using a credit card has resulted in lawsuits and lots of pushback from people being turned away from entry because they wanted to use cash for the fee.What it means if someone leaves a toy frog on your RV… …
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This week on Episode #488 of the RV Podcast:What you need to know about eBikes for RVers: Where you can ride them, where you can’t, and why they are so popular.There’s some serious price gouging going on by campgrounds along the path of next month’s total eclipse.GM is recalling 820,000 of some of the most popular trucks for a major safety issue, m…
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How NOT to Run Out of Meds on an RV Trip
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This week on the RV Podcast:How NOT to run out of meds on an RV TripTroubleshooting tips to make RV life easier on the roadAnother state is considering giving back a state park to the native American tribe they stole it fromAll this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #486 of the RV PodcastYou can watch the full vid…
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Lemon Law Attorney Says You’re Crazy to Buy a New RV
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This week on the RV Podcast:One of the nation’s top Lemon Law Attorneys says RVers are Crazy to buy a new RV. He says it's because of an insidious legal provision many dealers make you sign.There’s a lot of disappointment by RVers as the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta has decided to reduce the number of RV camping spots this year to make way for more c…
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5 Tips on How to Plan a Truly Epic RV Trip
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This week on Episode 484 of the RV Podcast:How to plan a truly epic RV trip - 5 tips from a couple who have road trip planning down to an art form.The Buc-ee’s mega gas station chain is rapidly expanding… if only they were more RV-friendly!Looking for a good excuse to get outside this month? The Great Backyard Bird Count is almost here, and it nee…
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What happens when you combine a Tiny Home and an RV?
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What happens when you combine a Tiny Home and an RV? We’ll take you on a tour of one.Also this week on the RV Podcast:Famed Football Coach Jim Harbaugh wants to drive his RV out to California and live in it for a few months so he can be close to his team as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.Why the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta has become…
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