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This week on the RV Podcast: The Last Trip: A Husband’s Powerful Message After THE Unexpected Loss of his wife during an RV Trip That Massive wildfire near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is STILL uncontrolled and is now the single worst wildfire in the entire nation. RVers share the weirdest things they’ve seen in a campground - would you believe a pet kangaroo? All this plus the RV News of the Week, Mike & Jen’s Storytime, and your questions coming up in Episode #558 of the RV Podcast You can watch the video version from our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel by clicking the player below. If you prefer an audio-only podcast, you can hear us through your favorite podcast app or listen now through the player below. RV LIFESTYLE NEWS OF THE WEEK ​Grand Canyon's Megafire Now Largest of 2025 & So Intense, It Creates Its Own Weather​ The fire still burning through the north rim of the Grand Canyon is now officially the largest wildfire of 2025, a megafire, so hot it is creating its own weather patterns. The fire, which has created "fire clouds," has torched more than 116,500 acres as of Sunday and is about 12 percent contained, according to InciWeb. The north rim is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season, and the fire is still out of control and growing in size. ​Distressed Camper Nope—Just a Lone Guy Belting Out Nickelback​ Rescue teams rushed to help what they thought was a camper in distress in British Columbia, but it turns out those screams were from a guy rocking out to Nickelback in the middle of the woods. The man was solo camping in the Boulderfields, singing his heart out, when two nearby hikers called 911 after hearing what they described as “repeated cries." Members of a Search and Rescue crew were practicing nearby, so they brought in the drone team and enlisted two Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers only to find the solo camper singing away, blissfully unaware. ​Birthday Camping Trip Ends in Deadly Explosion at Maine Campground​ Two friends celebrating a birthday by camping together at the Power Horn Family Camping Resort in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, were tragically killed after their camper exploded from a suspected propane leak. The women, ages 57 and 58, smelled a rotten, garlic-like odor in the camper so they opened the windows and lit a candle to mask the smell. But fire officials believe the bad odor was likely caused by a liquid propane leak which ignited when the candle was lit. ​Father And Daughter Camping Trip Ends with Horrific Violent Attack and Father in Intensive Care​ A 58-year-old Georgia father remains in intensive care after suffering severe injuries during a brutal attack while camping with his 20-year-old daughter. The assault occurred at Low Gap Campground in northern Georgia. The dad was cut from the ear to the back of the neck with glass and suffered a severe brain bleed. Four strangers allegedly attacked him and his daughter from behind as they sat at their campsite. Three men and one woman were arrested and charged with aggravated assault and battery in what's an on-going police investigation. There’s no word yet on the motive, and police say more people may be arrested. ​Micro-Burst Winds Flip RVs with Families Inside During Texas Storm​ Texas and campgrounds have surely had their share of severe weather this summer. The latest was last Thursday when strong winds toppled many RVs at a Gunter, Texas, RV park during a severe thunderstorm. The storm produced "micro-bursts" of strong winds, and at least six RVs rolled over, some with their owners inside. There were some injuries, but no fatalities. ​Yellowstone Nightmare: 17-Year-Old Severely Burned by Geyser in Thermal Area​ A teenager visiting Yellowstone National Park with his family was seriously burned from a geyser when his foot broke through a thermal area about five miles from Old Faithful. The 17-year-old was hiking near the Lone Star Geyser when he br...

This week on the RV Podcast: Just HOW MUCH would you pay for an RV campsite? $200? $300? $400? You won't believe how expensive it has become Starlink’s entire global network pretty much collapsed for hours last week, causing reliability concerns for what had been pretty much a trouble-free online source for RVers Tall about scary! A mountain lion attacked a four-year-old girl while she was hiking with her parents out west last week. The dad saved his daughter, but she had to be airlifted to a hospital. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 557 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: To Catch a Thief: An RV Dealer Fights Back Against RV Thefts Two National Parks have been so devastated by wildfires they have shut down for the rest of the year. In Mike and Jen’s Storytime, when the free-spirited serendipity approach to RV travel doesn’t work All this plus RV Tips, the News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 556 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: Beating the Heat: Protecting Your RV From Summer Stress Wildfires roar through two national parks, causing campground evacuations and destroying an iconic hotel The health dangers of wildfire smoke and why you should drive around it, not through it. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #555 of the RV Podcast

This week, we’re releasing our weekly podcast a day early and changing up the normal podcast format in the wake of the devastating loss of life and the terrible flooding in Texas which claimed dozens of lives. So many are still missing, and among those victims are many RVers and campers who thought they were going to spend an idyllic Fourth of July weekend in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

This week on the RV Podcast: Elkhart’s RV Manufacturing Industry took a big media hit last week over RV Quality Problems involving continued recalls over manufacturing problems and so-called “Serial Recalls.” Over 7 Million Americans are expected to be camping over the big Fourth of July Holiday period Is propane safe in an RV? Do RV lithium batteries pose a fire risk? We’ll debunk some myths. All this plus your RV questions and Mike & Jen’s storytime, coming up in Episode #553 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: Gas vs Diesel for RVs and the one mistake you do NOT want to make A Senate bill proposes selling federal land to lower the national debt. Some fierce opposition is trying to keep that land available for public use. In the Social Media Buzz this week, RVers were discussing Mayflies, also known as Fish Flies. When they hatch each summer around the Great Lakes, all we can say is keep your mouth shut unless you want some extra protein. All this plus your questions and Mike and Jen’s storytime coming up in Episode #552 of the RV Podcast

This week on Episode 551 of the RV Podcast: We introduce you to our friend Tom McAlister, who is an avid RVer with a profitable hobby: He flips RVs. You'll learn how he does it and tour his latest. Plus, the RV News of the Week, the Social Media Buzz, Your RV questions and Mike and Jen’s RV Storytime.

This week on the RV Podcast: The Unspoken Rules for RVers at Truck Stops and Rest Areas Robots working at an RV campground? Coming next year to a new park in North Carolina Real RVers share Real Tips that work on keeping mice out of your camper And in Mike and Jen's Storytime, the perfect boondocking spot...that wasn't

We've all seen the headlines and watched the dramatic YouTube videos warning about crime and danger in the RV lifestyle, but how much of this is actually based in reality? After receiving a deeply concerning email from a couple whose travel dreams were nearly crushed by sensationalized fear-mongering, we decided it was time to have an honest conversation about safety on the road.

In this week's RV Podcast: Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or brand new to the road, bad weather can strike fast, and your safety depends on being prepared and knowing what to do when the skies turn dark. PLUS the Social Media Buzz, The RV Question of the Week, and Mike and Jen's Storytime -- The Black Fly Tango!

This week on the RV Podcast: We have black tank revelations for you, busting some myths and learning the best way to maintain, empty and clean them The changing tariff landscape has the RV industry in state of confusion, but consumers are hoping it's now a buyer’s market In Mike and Jen's storytime, the tale of our white-knuckled Ten-Mile-an-Hour Journey All this plus RV ideas and your questions coming up in Episode 547 of the RV Podcast.

This week on the RV Podcast: Here we go again, now there is talk of another MASSIVE budget cut for the National Park Service and a proposal to turn some federal land over to the states. A New Survey reveals what’s #1 on the Bucket List for campers over 55 And in Mike & Jen’s Storytime… When Things Go Wrong: A Roadway Cautionary Tale All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 546 of the RV Podcast.

This week on the RV Podcast: RV Industry and Camping Shutdowns - We sort through the confusion We put a Starink Mini to the test with impressive results despite its small form Scary Wildlife Encounters - Why you always need to be alert All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 545 of the RV Podcast.

This RV Podcast episode 544 digs into the challenges and obstacles involved in going from dreaming to starting your RV Adventure, with two compelling messages from our readers. Plus, we have the social media buzz, your RV Questions, and Mike and Jen's Storytime about one of our many adventures.

This week on the RV Podcast: RV Tire Maintenance. When do you replace them? How do you maintain them? We all have seen the lists on what to bring on an RV Trip. But in the Social Media Buzz segment, we’ll tell you what NOT to bring, the things real RVers say are a total waste of space. How to sanitize your RV freshwater system for the new camping season. We’ll give you a concise step by step guide. And in Mike and Jen’s storytime, the Tale of the Tape Measure… or how to get off the fence of indecision. All this and more coming up in Episode 543 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: We talk about Tariffs and RV Price Hikes: A Big RV Dealer tells us what to Expect in 2025 How to Make Sure Nothing Breaks on Your First Big RV Trip of the New Season In Mike & Jen’s storytime, we share the story of The Gray Dream: Our First RV. Our Sweepstakes is Back! Find out what Waggle has for you. All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 542 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: Why do Class B RVs cost so much… are the high-end ones really worth a quarter of a million dollars? If you're headed to the Big Bend National Park in Texas, be aware that you’re not alone. hundreds of Federal troops are now patrolling there - on foot and in armored vehicles. RV Travel Tips to make your drive less tiring and more enjoyable All this plus the RV News of the Week and Mike & Jen’s RV Storytime showcasing Jennifer's nerves of steel... all coming up in Episode 541 of the RV Podcast

This week on the RV Podcast: Do RVers who claim residence in states like South Dakota even though they really don't live there, have an undue influence on local elections? There’s a major RV Voting controversy brewing. What you need to know about RV roof maintenance - tips from an expert before you head out In Mike & Jen’s Storytime, the tale about Jennifer’s stay in a haunted Montana Hotel All this plus your RV questions coming up in Episode 540 of the RV Podcast

This week on Episode 539 of the RV Podcast: Surviving 80 miles an hour winds in an RV. You’ll hear one couple’s harrowing tale of a dark and stormy night There are growing indications that a lot of Canadians are deciding not to take vacations in the US this year because of the Trump administration’s ongoing issues with Canada In this week’s Storytime with Mike & Jen segment, the tale of Mike’s Great Awakening All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 539 of the RV Podcast