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RV Podcast - Stories From The Road

RVers Beware: The Hidden Tick Disease You’ve Never Heard Of

RV Podcast - Stories From The Road

Mike Wendland

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

4.5704 Ratings

🗓️ 20 August 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

This week on the RV Podcast: * More Than Lyme Disease: The Hidden Tick Disease You’ve Never Heard Of * Get ready for the Fall RV Show Season: What to expect and why the RV industry is starting to breathe a bit easier * Why RV Tires Seem to Have More Blowouts than Cars * All this plus Mike and Jen’s RV Storytime coming up in Episode 560 of the RV Podcast You can watch the video version from our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel by clicking the player below. If you prefer an audio-only podcast, you can hear us through your favorite podcast app or listen now through the player below. The big news for us this week is the release of our epic 30-Day RV Adventure Guide to the Pacific Northwest. This detailed route takes you through the best of Oregon and Washington, weaving in stunning coastal drives, lush forests, and mountain vistas. As a special bonus, we’ve even included an excursion into Vancouver, Canada. Whether you’ve always dreamed of this journey or are planning to return to your favorite spots, this guide makes it effortless to enjoy the very best of the region. Before we jump into our first segment, we’ve got to tell you - if you’re not already part of our private RV Lifestyle Community over at RVCommunity.com, you’re missing out on some of the best RV conversations anywhere. It’s completely ad-free, it’s friendly, and it’s just full of folks who love swapping tips, sharing travel stories, and helping each other out. We’re in there every day ourselves, so come say hi at RVCommunity.com. RV NEWS OF THE WEEK The "Splurgecation" Trend is Taking Over RV Travel  Here's a fascinating shift in how people are approaching RV travel in 2025 – and it might surprise you! According to major industry reports, 63% of travelers say they will take fewer trips in 2025 but spend more per trip, focusing on one big annual RV adventure rather than frequent weekend getaways.  They're calling these "splurgecations," and campers are willing to splurge on upgraded experiences, premium campgrounds, and adventure activities like ziplining, guided tours, and fine dining What's really interesting is the rise of passion-driven travel - instead of just picking a famous destination, more travelers are choosing trips based on their interests like baseball stadium tours, brewery crawls, historical sightseeing, or outdoor adventure travel. It's like the RV community is saying, "If we're going to do this, let's make it count!" The trade-off makes sense too - quality over quantity, and with inflation hitting everything, people are being more strategic about their travel budgets. ​No More Limp Mode: Big Win for Diesel RVers and Truck Owners​ RVers who drive diesel motor homes or diesel pickup trucks will be excited to hear that manufacturers will no longer be allowed to program severe, immediate power loss when diesel exhaust fluid runs low or a DEF sensor fails, beginning with 2027 models.

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0:00.0

This week on the RV podcast.

0:03.7

More than Lyme disease, the hidden tick-borne allergy that you've never heard of.

0:09.5

Get ready for the fall RV show season, what to expect, and why the RV industry is starting to breathe a bit easier.

0:17.5

Why RV tires seem to have more blowouts than cars. All this plus Mike and Jen's RV story time coming up in episode 560 of the RV podcast.

0:28.9

Hello everybody. I'm Mike Wendlin. This is my lifelong traveling companion and my bride, Jennifer. Hello, my dear.

0:34.4

Hello, Mr. Mike. The big news for us is the release of our epic 30-day RV adventure guide to the Pacific Northwest.

0:43.3

This details route, taking you through the best of Oregon and Washington, weaving in, stunning, coastal drives, lush forest and mountain vistas. As a special bonus, we've even included an

0:56.6

excursion into Vancouver, Canada. And we show you maps, where to stay, where you can

1:03.6

eat. Whether you've always dreamed of this journey or maybe you're just planning to return

1:08.0

to a place you visited before and loved it, this guide makes it effortless to enjoy the very best of the region.

1:14.8

We are so excited by the book.

1:16.8

You can find a link to it in the description below or on our podcast show notes,

1:22.1

which you can find at RV Lifestyle.com slash podcast.

1:26.4

Please check it out.

1:27.4

We are really excited.

1:28.2

This is the biggest of all of the RV guides we've ever done 30 days.

1:32.7

We usually do seven days.

1:34.3

This is a 30-day guide.

1:35.9

And we're really excited about this book.

1:38.5

All right.

1:39.6

Before we jump into our first segment, we've got to tell you if you are not already

1:43.9

part of our private

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