RV Small Talk Podcast

Greener RVs and Leave No Trace Camping

RV manufacturers can now be Green Certified by TRA. Also, we talk about getting better at environmentally conscious camping and the principles of Leave No Trace.

Dog Travel & Camping Tips

You know who's tailor-made to make your travels and camping awesome? Your dog is! (Or whatever species your family pet might be.) So, here's tips on travel and camping with your dog!

Get Your Wifi Anywhere with TOGO and WineGard

The question of WIFI and wireless internet access comes up daily with customers in the showroom... so we asked Garry Weaver from Winegard what their newest options for connected RV'ers are! Take a listen to learn about the TOGO systems and what they mean for those who want to work and play digitally while on the road.

Can My Truck Tow the Weight?

Lindsay went camping and her quick-trip got her thinking about how to make fast weekend getaways successful and enjoyable. Also, getting the right truck to tow a trailer safely can be confusing. We got Scott Almquist from Lance Campers to help us get a handle on what makes a truck more or less capable for your trailer travels!

CPR, First Aid & AED Basics for Every RV'er

A little knowledge and preparation make all the difference in first aid scenarios. We ask a pro, Teri Lucas, about First Aid, CPR and AED for RV'ers and campers. Also, we have industry news of new product releases, where's Liberty Outdoors and Little Guy, and a shoutout to the inspiration that the RV Miles podcast team is. (Also the National Parks Podcast.)

Get a Fair Trade In Value on Your RV

We have some fixes for what bugs ya! Really, we talk about bug deterrents and tools to take the fight to them. Also in this episode, we talk about trading in your RV. The way we approach the matter... matters!

What's New, InTech RV?

We took a little trip! Where to?… the bustling town of Nappanee, Indiana! InTech RV invited us up to see what they’re up to and we’ll share the fun! We have new things arriving at Princess Craft RV, and they’re Uh-Maze-Ing. How do you engage the mind and pass the time on trips? We discuss the many ways to chase squirrels… We had a chance to interview some of the great minds at InTech RV. You’ll like the way these guys think.

Campground, Spongebob, or Country Tune?

We have a new game! We ask some avid campers, a couple of Princess Craft RV employees a serious line of questions... Is it a campground, a Spongebob episode, or a song by Old Crow Medicine Show? Then, we catch up with teardrop camping friends, Shawn, and Monica Bean! Finally, love it or hate it, beach camping is a thing and we have thoughts on how to do it right.

Camp Coffee Jitters | CRUX Expedition Trailers | Noobie Truck Campers

Coffee is so integrated into our lives that we... well, need to take it camping with us! How do you do java and joe on the go? We have some things to try! Expedition Trailers are now a major topic among the camping community and Lorrie Francis developed the CRUX Expedition Trailers to be an all-in option for the off-road adventures. Why would you even think to get a truck camper? Jeff and David are new to truck campers and we caught them talking in the waiting room... so we mic'd them up! And a listener question: My LP detector always goes beep in the night! What's that all about?

Avoid Used Camper Horrors | Meet RV Trader's Paige Bouma | and Coming Clean on Bugs

Used RVs can really be excellent purchases, but there's a lot to look out for. We share some ideas on how to properly "kick the tires" before you hand over the cash. If you've been shopping for a trailer online, you've likely come across the mega-resource RVTrader.com. Paige Bouma, VP of Trader Interactive Brands, is a real RV camper, and she shares insights on how to find your next camper when shopping online. Once you arrive at an RV dealership, what do you want in your experience? We asked! Bugs all over! You've had them encrusting the leading surfaces of your rig anytime you've driven for a few miles. How do you get the buggars off and reduce the frustrations?