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RV NEWS: RV Industry Reality Check, RV Recall Blitz & AI Trip Plannng

Published 1 day ago • 4 min read

Good Monday Morning.

We just wrapped up a long one, a 945-mile trek from the sunny Florida Panhandle to what feels like the arctic tundra of our Southwestern Michigan home.

There is well over a foot of snow on the ground, which pretty much guarantees we will be pointing the compass south again at the end of the month. This will be a quick but important trip north. Jen will meet with her surgeon to plan her knee replacement surgery coming up this spring, and I have an appointment with an orthopedic specialist to look at that left shoulder injury from my not-so-graceful slip on the ice back on New Year's Day. Meanwhile, the Brinkley is still basking happily in the Florida sunshine, waiting patiently for us to return. We are already plotting some March exploring once we get back.

Before we go any further, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our February RV Trip Planning Workshop. The turnout was fantastic, the questions were great, and the energy reminded us why we love doing these live sessions so much.

Next up, our March workshop is set for March 12 and focuses on getting your RV ready for the new travel season. From dewinterization and systems checks to smart prep tips that can save you headaches on the road, this one is a must-do before spring travel ramps up.

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Time now for the RV News of the week from this morning's Podcast.

​The RV Podcast: Monday News Edition​

This Week on the RV Podcast News Edition

This week’s podcast delivers a hard-hitting reality check for RVers.

  • We break down a viral insider video from a top RV dealer CEO who openly calls out price gouging, overproduction, copycat designs, and why so many buyers end up upside down faster than they expect. If you are shopping, or even thinking about it, this one matters.
  • We also cover an RV recall blitz affecting more than 18,000 RVs across multiple brands, including fire risks, fuel leaks, and labeling errors that should have never made it past quality control.
  • Plus, a growing warning for RV travelers as aging water systems cripple access at Big Bend National Park and other popular National Park destinations.
  • Our take on Love’s expanding RV hookups, convenient but noisy and pricey
  • How AI is being used for RV Travel Planning

No spin, no fluff, just straight talk about the RV lifestyle. Listen to the Monday News Edition wherever you get your podcasts or at RVPodcast.com.

🎧 Listen now at RVPodcast.com​

If you want to stay informed about what's really happening in the RV world, we invite you to be sure to subscribe to the podcast.

The RV Podcast Monday News Edition is one of two episodes we release each week. On Wednesdays, we share Stories from the Road, have insightful interviews, and offer destination suggestions.

Details, show notes, and more can always be found at RVPodcast.com, the central hub for all of the content we create: books, blogs, podcasts, YouTube videos, and community.

If you’re thinking bigger than a long weekend, we put together what we consider an awesome value for RVers, our Ultimate Michigan and Great Lakes Bundle. It includes three in-depth RV travel guides covering the Upper Peninsula, the Lower Peninsula, and the Great Lakes Shoreline.

Together, they map out an epic RV trip, from rugged shorelines and quiet state parks to small towns, scenic routes, and stops you won’t find in a generic guidebook. These are written from the road, by RVers, for RVers, with real-world planning details that actually make trips smoother.

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