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Good Wednesday morning - it's Stories from the Road Podcast Day!
Last week, Jennifer and I got brutally honest about some of the dumbest, most expensive, and most embarrassing mistakes we've made in 15 years of RVing. We talked about broken gear, costly blunders, rookie mistakes, and the kind of RV disasters that make you want to crawl under the camper and hide. And wow... did that strike a nerve.
RVers from all over the country wrote in with stories of their own. Bent tailgates. Sewage explosions. Torn awnings. Backing disasters. Fuel mistakes. Near misses. And plenty of “please tell me nobody saw that” moments.
So this week, Misery Loves Company. In this episode of the RV Podcast, we're sharing some of the funniest, most cringe-worthy, and painfully relatable RV mistakes sent in by fellow RVers, along with what caused them, what they learned, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes yourself.
If you've ever:
- Dumped your tanks wrong
- Forgotten to retract something before driving away
- Misjudged a turn or campsite
- Backed into something
- Made an expensive RV mistake you'll never admit publicly... this episode is for you.
Because every RVer has a story. Usually more than one.
Plus in this episode:
- RV tips to help you avoid costly mistakes
- Listener stories from the road
- Smart lessons learned the hard way
- A few laughs at our own expense
Listen now and discover why sometimes the best RV lessons come from the worst RV mistakes.
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By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a clear, confident plan for handling RV problems when they happen on the road. This is practical, road-tested advice from an RVer who knows how quickly things can go wrong, and how to fix them or work around them so your trip stays on track.
This will be an online workshop presentation with audience Q&A. A downloadable handout will be provided during the workshop.
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Time: 7 PM Eastern
If you are already an RV Community member, it’s free for you!
Just RSVP inside the Community and show up.
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CampBuddy - The RV Campsite Setup and Break Camp Checklist Web App is the easiest browser-based app to use to stay organized and stress-free. It is a smart, customizable campsite co-pilot that walks you through every setup step when you arrive and every breakdown step when you leave. No more mental checklists. No more sticky notes. No more "wait, did we..." moments two miles down the highway.
Here is how it works.
- Tap Arrive & Set Up when you pull into camp. CampBuddy walks you through every step in the right order, customized to your specific rig type. Motorhome? Fifth wheel? Travel trailer? Class B van? It knows the difference and adjusts accordingly. Check off each step as you go. When the list is done, you are done. Simple as that.
- Ready to roll? Tap Break Camp & Leave. Stow the slides, dump the tanks, hitch up, do your walkaround. Every step, in order, nothing skipped. Drive away with confidence.
And here is what makes CampBuddy smarter than a paper checklist. It watches the weather. Rain in the forecast? It adds the steps you need. Cold temps rolling in? It reminds you about the things that matter in freezing conditions. High winds? It flags the steps that keep you and your rig safe. Your checklist adjusts automatically to the conditions you are actually facing, not just the ideal sunny-day scenario.
CampBuddy works everywhere you do. Phone, tablet, laptop - everything syncs across your devices so you and your travel partner are always on the same page. No app store download required. No waiting, no updates, no permissions. Just save it to your home screen and it is ready to go the moment you pull in.
And unlike the apps that nickel and dime you every month, CampBuddy is a one-time purchase. No subscription. No renewal reminder. No price hike next year. You buy it once and it is yours.
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Partner Highlight - Wholesale Warranties
We were camping in Maine recently, and a woman in a camper down the line from us recognized me and came over to thank me for saving her over $1,000. “How?” I asked. She explained that when she bought her RV, the dealer tried to talk her into buying an extended warranty from him. She remembered Jen and I talking about Wholesale Warranties and how it finds the best deals for RVers not the expensive ones sold by dealers.
She went to https://rvlifestyle.com/warranty and filled in a form, and Wholesale Warranties got her a price that was $1,000 less than the dealer. Now she has peace of mind because RVs break… all the time. They can cover new and used RVs.
Click Here to get a free, no-strings-attached quote from Wholesale Warranties.
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Information and Tips to Use Right Away
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