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The RV industry is sending some warning signs right now. Dealers are openly talking about a “structural change” in the RV business as sales continue slowing, RV shipments fall again, and affordability becomes a growing concern for buyers. This week we break down what some of the biggest dealership groups in America are saying about the future of RVing — and why used RV sales are suddenly outperforming new ones.
We also cover:
• New RV solar safety rules coming in 2026
• Sun Communities selling off its UK campground business
• Major upgrades to Campground Views and Campendium
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2 days ago
2 days ago
Jason and Abby share favorite spots and practical tips for visiting Zion National Park, critique “only truth” RV creator rhetoric and a new Lippert ad, and more.
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00:00 Sponsor Blue Ox
00:31 Episode Preview
02:12 Travel And RV Repairs
06:17 Sponsor Break
07:51 Why Zion Matters
11:34 Angels Landing And Narrows
14:53 Watchman Campground Basics
17:19 Booking And Parking Strategy
20:57 Springdale Showers And Food
26:40 South Campground Changes
27:58 Van Arrival And Dump Station
30:52 Sponsor Break
31:33 Emerald Pools
40:54 Core Memories and Tears
46:21 Shuttle Timing and Evening Tips
47:35 Zion Tunnel Rules Explained
51:39 East Entrance Scenic Drive
53:15 Tank Check
53:50 Creator Truth Talk
01:06:22 Fresh Take RV Screen Fix
01:08:10 Lippert Ad Rant
01:19:51 Mando and Farewell
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Vermont is proposing rules to allow dynamic pricing in state parks, with fees, minimum stays, and maximum stays adjusted by demand; Ford’s 2027 Super Duty drops the 6.8L gas V8 and the standard-output 6.7L diesel. GM is reportedly ending Silverado medium-duty trucks, and a Duramax diesel availability squeeze may come later this year. Grand Design adds a three-season wall option for Momentum toy hauler patios. Starlink raises prices on Roam plans and doubles standby mode to $10, and an Arkansas RV park fire allegedly started when a man tried burning snakes, destroying multiple RVs.
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00:00 Welcome and Updates
00:26 Vermont Dynamic Campsite Pricing
01:55 Truck News Ford and GM
04:25 Sponsor Wholesale Warranties
05:20 Grand Design Patio Wall Upgrade
05:54 Starlink Price Hikes
06:50 Snake Fire RV Park Disaster
08:20 Fire Safety Takeaways
09:11 Closing and Sign Off
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
This week, Jason is in Flagstaff at Overland Expo West, and he shares with Abby his thoughts on how the show is actually really great for RVers. Maybe even better than traditional RV shows. Plus Starlink is raising prices again, big truck changes at Ford and Chevy, and more.
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00:00 Sponsor Blue Ox
00:31 Episode Setup Overlanding vs RVing
01:17 Remote Recording Travel Shuffle
03:37 Chevy Medium Duty Exit
05:31 Ford Super Duty Changes
10:42 Diesel vs Gas Debate
12:10 Sponsor Break
13:43 Overland Expo Show Overview
16:36 Adventure Trucks and Rooftop Tents
18:54 Camping Experience at Expo
20:56 Rugged RVs and Affordable Off-Road
26:24 Sponsor Break
27:07 Vendor Curation and Big Brands
30:27 Gear Beyond RV Shows
33:46 RVers And Overland Crossover
45:23 Tank Check
46:12 Starlink Price Hikes
47:21 Cliq Compact Camp Chair
48:52 Streaming Sports Paywalls
53:32 Water Bottle Park Souvenir
56:07 Wrap Up And Community
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
This week, we recap our four-day trip in a @noovovans Plus Class B camper van, and discuss the trade-offs of small spaces versus easier setup and mobility. Is a van in our future? We also discuss clickbait coverage of a camp host tragedy and a new Starlink cross-border verification requirement.
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00:00 Intro
01:13 Trip Setup Overview
02:31 Why Noovo Plus
06:13 Layout Walkthrough
08:30 Lounge Bed Versatility
11:52 Ride Quality Notes
14:45 Sponsor Break
16:27 Systems Tour
19:19 Windows, Tanks, Toilet
21:19 Kitchen Power Setup
23:45 Little Design Details
30:29 Quibbles
42:04 Sponsor
42:44 Small Space Organization
47:42 Minimalism Versus Convenience
49:30 Future Travel Plans
52:37 Van Costs Explained
54:29 Why Van Life Works
01:00:33 Liquified Giveaway And Sale
01:01:44 Starlink Passport Hassle
01:07:26 Camping History Book Pick
01:09:37 Clickbait Tragedy Coverage
01:19:35 Audiobook Recommendation
01:23:50 Final Wrap And Homecoming
Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
A mass shooting at Scissortail Campground near Arcadia Lake, Oklahoma that left one dead and 22 injured, a Florida murder-suicide involving campground hosts found dead in an RV at Ocean Pond Campground, health experts warn of sharply rising tick activity and the northward, longer-season spread of vibrio “flesh-eating” bacteria in warming coastal waters. Lippert (LCI) and Patrick Industries end merger talks, while a House bill is introduced that could make interest on qualifying RV loans tax-deductible. Winnebago unveils the Ram 5500-based Arca off-grid expedition vehicle, and Starlink rolls out international travel registration requiring passport and identity uploads for cross-border use.
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00:00 Headlines Preview
00:41 Oklahoma Campground Shooting
02:39 Florida RV Murder Suicide
04:23 Ticks and Vibrio Warnings
06:52 Sponsor Message
07:57 RV Industry Merger Ends
08:43 Tax Deductible RV Loans
09:13 Winnebago Arca Debut
11:01 Starlink Travel Registration
13:22 Gas Tax and Travel Forecast
15:28 Wrap Up and Rally Invite
Monday May 04, 2026
Monday May 04, 2026
From Zion National Park after our first night in a Noovo Plus camper van, we discuss the termination of merger talks between Patrick Industries and Lippert Components, we interview with Paul from Noovo Vans, covering the company’s Skoolie origin as “My Bus Hotel,” its pivot during COVID into manufacturing, its production process and quality control approach, listening to owner feedback, and its simplified model/option strategy and pricing philosophy.
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00:00 Intro
02:52 Merger Deal Falls Apart
10:41 Sponsor Break
12:15 Why We Like Noovo
14:24 Noovo Origin Story
18:41 Production And Quality Control
20:52 Models And Customer Feedback
23:16 Pricing And Standard Features
24:49 Trip Plans
26:04 Battery Power Reality
27:27 Tank Check
27:49 Dog Waste Trail Rant
33:42 Cassette Toilet First Dump
34:24 AI Ad Gone Wrong
39:30 King Charles Park Visit
42:12 Podcast Wrap
Sunday May 03, 2026
Sunday May 03, 2026
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Jason reports from Noovo's Las Vegas open house, covering Winnebago’s teaser of a new motorhome called the Arka, likely a rugged Ram chassis-cab “adventure truck,” he updates ongoing merger talks between RV suppliers Lippert Components and Patrick Industries, Camping World reports fewer RVs sold but higher average new-RV selling prices. Fuel prices surge, with national averages at $4.44 gas and $5.64 diesel. Grand Canyon Rangers seek information in the disappearance of 26-year-old Sandarsh Krishna, while the park eases some water restrictions. and more.
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00:00 Intro
00:40 Winnebago Arca Teaser
02:22 RV Mattress Sponsor
03:13 Lippert Patrick Merger Talk
05:10 Dealer Inventory and Prices
06:28 Fuel Prices Surge
06:56 Grand Canyon Missing Person
08:04 Grand Canyon Water Updates
08:49 Dog Waste Trail Cleanup
09:41 Wrap Up
Monday Apr 27, 2026
Monday Apr 27, 2026
Jason covers a busy week in RV and camping news as Washington’s Department of Natural Resources will fully close four campgrounds for the 2026 season and reduce services elsewhere; California proposes three new state parks in the Central Valley; An update on the potential Lippert (LCI) and Patrick Industries merger includes a letter from Senator Mike Lee seeking details due to antitrust concerns; RV shipments fell in March, and more.
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Washington Campground Cuts
01:41 California Park Expansion
02:46 Alabama Gulf RV Resort
03:47 Sponsor Etrailer
04:33 Merger Antitrust Scrutiny
08:28 RV Shipments Slide
09:26 Airstream Parts Policy
10:08 Airstream F1 Track Tow
10:32 Grand Design Roof Upgrade
11:18 Fantasy Raises Money
12:09 Outro
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Jason and Abby answer a listener question about affordable travel-day lunches before discussing common RV purchases new RVers don’t need to buy immediately: RV-specific toilet paper, pricey hiking boots/outdoor clothing, tent-camping gadgets, camping memberships, and more. Plus, one state is getting 3 new state parks, while another is shuttering state park campgrounds to keep their system afloat.
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00:00 Intro and New Set
03:58 Travel Day Eats
17:37 etrailer Sponsor Break
18:24 Things You Don't Need
19:57 Skip RV Toilet Paper
22:21 Hiking Gear Reality Check
25:46 Tent Gadget Traps
30:08 Camping Memberships Worth It
33:18 Solar Power Wait
37:38 Washer/Dryer Debate
41:51 Leveling Gear You Can Skip
45:54 Tools Without Overpacking
49:30 Parks Funding Wins and Losses
52:48 Prom Plans and RV Repairs
59:19 Project Hail Mary Movie Review
01:05:08 Homecoming Tickets and Farewell