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​The Complete Guide to RVing in Retirement​ - NEW eBook Release!

"Mike & Jennifer are the real deal! They're who we turned to when considering the RV lifestyle, and their perspective comes from real experience." - Marc and Trish, Keep Your Daydream

It's Stories from the Road Podcast Day RVers - and today we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

In this episode of the RV Podcast, we celebrate the release of our new ebook, The Complete Guide to RVing in Retirement: What to Expect at Every Age, and share some of its most valuable lessons.

We discuss what RV life typically looks like through each stage of retirement, from the Bucket List Years to the Sweet Spot, the Adjustment Years, and beyond.

4 days ago | [YT] | 3

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🎙️Yellowstone Madness, RV Scams, Roadtrek's New Owner and More

We begin in America's national parks, where a summer of astonishingly bad decisions by visitors is putting both people and wildlife at risk.

I'll also take a skeptical look at the RV industry's latest claims that the market is "building momentum," after spending time in Elkhart and seeing firsthand what's really happening on factory floors.

Plus, there's an important warning about a sophisticated fake RV dealership scam using AI-generated images to fool buyers, a deeper dive into the mystery surrounding Roadtrek's new owner, Conestogo Partners, and an update on the serious wildfire situation affecting RV travel in Minnesota and Canada.

Finally, I'll wrap up with some encouraging news about millions of dollars being invested to make our national parks safer and less congested.

If you like news that's researched, balanced, and tells you what it all means for RVers, I think you'll enjoy this episode.

6 days ago | [YT] | 0

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NEW VIDEO: Why Every RVer Should Visit Elkhart, Indiana at Least Once

Most RVers know Elkhart as the RV Capital of the World, where more than 80% of North America’s RVs are built. But there’s an entirely different side to this region that most travelers never experience.

In this video, I’ll show you why Elkhart, Shipshewana, Middlebury, Goshen and the surrounding Amish countryside make for an unforgettable three-day RV getaway.

1 week ago | [YT] | 4

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Don't Let These RV Service Nightmares Happen to You!

This week on the RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, we take a hard look at one of the biggest frustrations facing RV owners today: service department problems at some of the nation's largest RV dealer chains. 👈

You'll also hear about:

🔥The extreme weather that disrupted RV travel from the Great Lakes to Texas.

👻A promising new effort to crack down on ghost campground bookings

🔥A major fire-risk recall affecting many Tiffin motorhomes

🦬An important wildlife safety reminder following a Yellowstone bison attack and a simple measuring technique from Mike on how to know whether you're too close to a wild animal

💸And why catalytic converter thefts are once again targeting RV owners across the country.

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

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We finally decided to build the RV trip planning app we always wanted ourselves.

​In this video, I give you a complete walkthrough tutorial of our new RV Trip Dashboard and show you exactly how we use it to:

• Plan routes and stops

• Track fuel and campground expenses

• Be warned of low overpasses and bridges on your route

• Set the number of miles you want to drive each day and find nearby campgrounds

• Organize reservations and confirmations and

• Keep VIN numbers, insurance and road service info in one place

• Manage packing and departure checklists

• Store important travel documents and photos of your trip

• Plan your daily meals

• Access everything from your laptop, tablet, or phone

This isn't a sponsored review and it isn't an affiliate promotion. It's the system Jen and I use for every trip we take in our fifth wheel.

And if you've already purchased our Trip Dashboard THIS is the tutorial you've been asking for!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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It’s the ultimate clickbait. rvlifestyle.com/the-big-why-were-quitting-rv-life-… It pulls at your heartstrings, spikes the algorithm, and racks up thousands of views. But if you watch until the end, or follow them for another three months, you realize something funny: They aren't actually quitting.

​The Big "Why We're Quitting RV Life" LIE ​(And What's Actually Happening) - a new post on the blog.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

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In this week's RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, we examine a growing trend that could affect every RVer looking for places to camp in the years ahead.

Across America, communities are increasingly saying "Not In My Backyard" to new campgrounds and RV parks.

As always, every story is fully sourced and linked in our show notes at RVPodcast.com under the transcript tab. No spin. No hype. Just the facts and what they mean for RV owners.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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A Honda RV? rvlifestyle.com/honda-rv/ You may have seen the buzz online: Honda is getting into the RV business. I have had a lot of reader email about this. So I dug deep. But before you get too excited, or too skeptical, here is what is actually confirmed and what is still just talk...

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 18

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Do we have an RV industry slowdown?​ rvlifestyle.com/rv-industry-slowdown/

If you've been thinking about buying an RV, upgrading your current rig, or even selling the one you own, the latest news out of northern Indiana deserves your attention.

Manufacturers are cutting production. Dealers are ordering more cautiously. Industry forecasts have been lowered. None of that is speculation. It's happening now, and while those headlines may sound alarming, they don't necessarily spell bad news for RVers. In fact, for many buyers, they could create some very interesting opportunities...

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 13

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Hi there,

If you bought our RV Trip Dashboard, we just pushed a huge update to the RV Lifestyle Trip Planner, and every single feature is yours automatically — no extra charge, no download required. Just log in and it's all there.

Here's what's new and what it actually means for your next trip:

🗺 Smarter Trip Mapping

You can now let the planner suggest a route for you, or build your own from scratch and drag stops into any order you want. Less time clicking, more time driving.

🏕 Campground Finder with Distance Search

Search for campgrounds within 10, 50, or 100 miles of any destination — not just the town you typed in. Plus we added AI-summarized reviews from real RVers so you know what to expect before you book.

⚠ RV Height Clearance Alerts

Enter your rig height once in your profile and the planner will flag low bridges and tunnels along your route. One less thing to worry about on mountain roads.

⛽ Built-In Fuel Cost Estimator

Tell us your MPG and local gas price and we'll estimate your total fuel cost for the trip — then automatically add it to your budget tracker.

🍳 Meal Planner

Plan meals for every driving day, synced right to your itinerary. No more "what's for dinner?" at 6pm in an unfamiliar town.

🚻 Rest Stop & Dump Station Finder

Need a break or a dump? Find stops along your route with one click.

🌤 5-Day Weather Forecasts

See weather for every destination before you pack.

📸 Digital Photo Journal

Attach photos and memories to each campground and stop — your trip story, saved forever.

📋 Customizable Pre-Trip Checklist

Tick off propane, tire checks, sewer kits, and whatever else you need before you roll. Customize it once, use it every trip.

📄 Printable PDF Trip Binder

Export the whole plan — maps, stops, budget, campgrounds — into a clean, printable binder you can toss in the glove box.

🆘 Emergency Info Card

Keep insurance, roadside assistance, and emergency contacts one tap away.

All of this is live right now. If you already bought the planner, you got this upgrade for free. If you haven't grabbed it yet, it's $49 for lifetime access — every feature above, plus everything we add later.

rvlifestyle.com/TripDashboard

Happy trails,

Mike & the RV Lifestyle Develoment Team

1 month ago | [YT] | 10