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Episode 132: Why You Need to be Camping on Aug. 21, 2017!

RV Lifestyle RV Podcast

Mike Wendland

Personal Journals, Leisure, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Automotive

4.7624 Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2017

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

On August 21, 2017, millions of people across the United States will see nature's most wondrous spectacle — a total eclipse of the Sun. It is a scene of unimaginable beauty; the Moon completely blocks the Sun, daytime becomes a deep twilight, and the Sun’s corona shimmers in the darkened sky. In this week’s podcast, we offer a guide to understand, prepare for, and view this rare celestial event. We interview Michael Zeiler, the founder of the Great American Eclipse website, who tells us why RVers are in the best position to view this stupendous event. That interview is coming up in just a few minutes, along with audience Q&A, lots of RV News and tips and an off the beaten path report. Click the player below to Listen Now or scroll down through the show note details. When you see a time code hyperlink, you can click it to jump directly to that segment of the podcast. [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #32 March 22, 2017 of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: MONOLOGUE Here’s the link to the post from our Facebook Group that Jennifer and Mike talked about, the story of the snakeskin in the RV: [spp-timestamp time="4:22"] https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtreking/permalink/775652012593780/  JENNIFER'S TIP OF THE WEEK Jennifer Have you ever had trouble sleeping in your RV at night because it’s too bright? Then listen to listener Nancy Richardson’s tip on making your own black out curtains. [spp-timestamp time="9:29"] Great tip! Do you have one? Well consider this an invitation send me your tips and suggestions for the RV lifestyle. You can use the “Leave Voicemail” link at Roadtreking.com. Just click it and then use the built-in microphone on your computer or mobile devise to record a message to me. You can do it over as many times as you want, until you are satisfied. And then you just click a button and it comes right to my email inbox. I love hearing from you! Jennifer's tip of the week is brought to you by RadPower Bikes (www.RadPowerBikes.com_… an electric bike manufacturer offering direct to consumer pricing on powerful premium electric bikes. Now with free shipping! LISTENER QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Kevin asks about the Volcano Grill… Mike shares his thoughts about this $145 three-fuel portable camping grill. [spp-timestamp time="14:24"] Two email questions this week: From Neal: Just wondering if you have encountered any problems with using BioDiesel in your Roadtreck.  I have the same chassis with a Winnebago unit and I’m planning a cross country trip this Summer.  Did you encounter places where you could not find regular diesel and if so, were there any problems using BioDiesel? [spp-timestamp time="17:30"] From Anette: Greetings! I have recently found your website and can't stay long enough to hear enough! I am in the process of purchasing my first Roadtrek! It is a 2009 170 popular with 25,000 miles, one owner. Your podcasts have been soooo very helpful. I have wanted a Roadtrek for the last ten years and have been actively been look for 3 years. My question is do you have any recommendations for a company for extended warranties? You might talk about it on one of your shows, but I have a ton to listen to. Thank you very much for your helpful tips and information. [spp-timestamp time="21:25"] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, and their Partner Dealerships Creston RV in Kalispell, Montana, and Wagon Trail RV in Las Vegas. Bringing You the largest Inventory of class B’s from three locations. PET TIP OF THE WEEK We all know that humans need skin protection from too much sun. But do you dogs do, too? No granted, dogs heavy fur cast minimize the risk over much of their bodies but one part of them is very susceptible to sun damage: Their nose. [spp-timestamp time="26:07"] A sunburned nose on your dog can be painful, and they can also increase your dog’s risk of cancer. Search for sunscreens that are designed specifically for dogs,

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0:00.0

You ready? Here comes episode 132.

0:05.2

It's time for road trekking. The podcast. Traveling North America in a small motor home.

0:12.7

Exploring, camping, moon docking, embracing the RV lifestyle, and sharing tips, and where to go go and how to keep things running right.

0:23.9

Here's award-winning journalist.

0:26.5

Mike Wendland and his network of road trekking reporters.

0:30.3

Hi everybody and welcome to the 132nd episode of Road Trekking, the RVestyle podcast. It doesn't make any difference whether you

0:41.2

have a Class A, a Class B, a Class C motor home, a towable trailer, a tent. Even if you're just

0:48.0

dreaming about getting an RV someday, this show is for you because here we talk about being out there enjoying god's amazing

0:56.6

creation meeting interesting people boondocking finding fun places to visit and using the right

1:03.1

gear and technology to enhance our RV experience so we welcome you and are honored that you

1:09.3

chose to put us in your ears this week.

1:13.6

Well, hey, whatever you're doing, get out your calendar right now.

1:18.1

If you're driving, have whoever's in the passenger seat.

1:20.9

Get out their calendar and write down the date, August 21st, 2017.

1:31.3

That's the day that millions and millions of people across the United States are going to see nature's most wondrous spectacle, a total eclipse of the sun. It is a scene

1:38.7

of unimaginable beauty. The moon completely blocks out the sun. Daytime becomes a deep twilight.

1:45.0

The sun's corona shimmers in the darkened sky.

1:48.9

And it's rare to have a total eclipse, particularly visible across the whole continental United States, from one end to another.

1:58.0

And in this week's podcast, we offer a guide to understand and prepare

2:02.3

poor and to view this rare celestial event. It is an event that is tailor-made for owners of

2:09.9

recreation vehicles, and we are going to talk a lot about that when we interview Michael

2:13.8

Zyler. He's the founder of the Great American Eclipse website, and this is a wonderful

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