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RV Lifestyle RV Podcast

RT50: What’s Coming to a Campground Near You

RV Lifestyle RV Podcast

Mike Wendland

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

4.7624 Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2015

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Big changes are sweeping the campground industry. From fiber optic cable for more streaming video and high speed Internet to themed parks that cater to your own favorite camping activities, the parks and campground industry is making lots of changes. Our guest today is Paul Bambei, of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds , who shares with Mike how a busy camping industry is meeting consumer demand and expectations. But we have lots of other RV news, audience questions, a tip about keeping the sun from heating up your RV, tech tips, news of the week and a great off the beaten path destination that football fans will particularly appreciate. [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #50 Aug. 26, 2015 of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: First Things First: Checking in From Florida's Emerald Coast Mike and Jennifer recording this week's episode on the beach at Camp Gulf on South Walton Beach in Florida This week's show comes to you from the Emerald Coast of Florida's Panhandle, where Mike and Jennifer Wendland check in to talk about their current RVing adventure. Wait till you hear how much a beachfront spot costs! [spp-timestamp time="2:18"] Jennifer's Tip of the Week: Use Sunshades to Keep RV Temps Down Jennifer's Tip of the Week this week will help listeners beat the heat, especially when sun is a significant factor. Studies show that in minutes a vehicle can heat up to 125 degrees - and that's on a so-called typical summer day. That's where sun shields - for the windshield and side windows - come into play. Jennifer talks about the $35 ones she and Mike use - found here: http://amzn.to/1Eg1s93 - and the benefits. [spp-timestamp time="6:03"] Listener Feedback: Any Tips for Dealing with a Sticky Roller Door? A listener has a question about a sticky roller door for the entertainment center on her older RV. Mike offers up some suggestions. He also mentions a link that may be useful here: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/adjust-rolltop-appliance-garage-20762.html Mike also suggests calling Maureen at Leisure Time RV in Florida. You can get the number at leisuretimerv.com [spp-timestamp time="8:56"] Listener Question: Where Did You Get Your Gravity Chairs and How Do They Fit in Your RV? Judy, a reader of Roadtreking.com, says she saw a picture of Mike and Jennifer sitting in gravity chairs. She wonders where they were purchased and how they fit in an RV? Mike talks about how how the chairs fit and how they decided to get the Caravan Sports Zero Gravity Chairs at Walmart. Here's a link, though the Walmart site says its sold out: http://www.walmart.com/ip/19861520?productRedirect=true He also mentions there is a wide selection available at Camping World and that they can be found on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/1h9Mp5L [spp-timestamp time="12:41"] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo. Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel, complete with full tanks of fuel and propane. After a complete orientation with their staff on your new RV, you can take delivery and set out for home. Dan the Van Man gives the week's specials on the podcast. [spp-player] RV News of the Week: New RV Rental Website, Vintage RVs are Hot, Pacific NW is Dry New RV Rental Site Launches: A new RV rental website called Outdoorsy has launched and been featured in several mainstream media outlets. Here's a link to the story from TechCrunch.  (Read more) [spp-timestamp time="18:11"] Vintage RVs are HOT: The Wall Street Journal reports refurbished, vintage RVs are making a comeback.

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0:00.0

Welcome to episode number 50.

0:03.5

It's time for road trekking.

0:06.1

The podcast.

0:07.5

Traveling North America in a small motor home.

0:11.3

Exploring, camping, boondocking, embracing the RV lifestyle,

0:16.6

and sharing tips, and where to go, and how to keep things running right.

0:22.5

Here's award-winning journalist.

0:25.0

Mike Wendland and his network of road trekking reporters.

0:29.8

Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of Road Trekking the RV podcast, a show that celebrates the RV lifestyle. Whether you have a small

0:39.3

RV like the road trek Jennifer and I travel in or a great big Class A motor home, a fifth wheel,

0:44.4

a pop-up, heck even if you dry camp out of your car or tent and are just thinking about getting an RV,

0:49.4

this show is for you. We talk about getting out there, enjoying God's creation, meeting interesting, people

0:55.5

finding great campsites, exploring the countryside as well as sharing tips on keeping our

1:00.4

RVs running right and using the right gear and technology to enhance our RV experience.

1:05.8

That's with Road Trekking. The podcast is all about the RV lifestyle.

1:12.6

This episode of Road Trekking the podcast is all about the RV lifestyle. This episode of Road Trekking the RV podcast is brought to you by Van City RV in St. Louis, Missouri, where they specialize in new and previously owned small motorhomes from all the major Class B manufacturers.

1:25.6

Alde, the only name you need to know when choosing a heating system

1:30.3

for your RV, Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest and most reliable 4G-L-T-E network, and

1:37.0

Leisure Time RV, a family-owned dealership in Central Florida. Your vacation starts at Leisure

1:42.7

Time RV. Well, in this episode, number 50 of the podcast,

1:47.1

we're going to talk with Paul Bambi in a little bit from the Association of RB Parks and Campground,

1:51.8

and we're going to learn about big changes coming to campgrounds near you, including efforts to bring

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