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It's Stories from the Road RVers - and today we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! In this episode of the RV Podcast, we celebrate the release of our new ebook, The Complete Guide to RVing in Retirement: What to Expect at Every Age, and share some of its most valuable lessons. We discuss what RV life typically looks like through each stage of retirement, from the Bucket List Years to the Sweet Spot, the Adjustment Years, and beyond. Along the way, we explain the 330 Rule for more enjoyable travel, how...

Welcome to Tuesday RVers, While private campgrounds continue to raise rates and reservations at many national parks disappear almost as soon as they're released, America's state parks are quietly becoming some of the best places in the country to camp. For years, many RVers thought of state parks as the backup plan. If the private campground was full or the national park reservation lottery didn't go your way, maybe there was a site available at the nearby state park. They were often viewed...

Good Monday morning, RVers! We're now into Week 3 of Jennifer's recovery from her knee replacement surgery, and I'm happy to report that she's making steady progress. Every day seems to bring a little more strength and a little less discomfort. There's still a way to go, but we're encouraged by how things are coming along, and we're hopeful we'll be able to get back on the road in a few more weeks. While I've been spending most of my time playing nurse, chauffeur, and chief ice-pack replacer,...

It's Livestream Sunday RVers, Guess how many years we've been doing livestreams on YouTube.... bring your answer to the livestream! We have several announcements and will be ready to answer all your RVing questions. Will Jennifer be there? Show up and find out! Tune in TONIGHT (Sunday) at 7 PM Eastern for our Ask Us Anything livestream! A SECOND livestream follows at 7:45 PM in our RVCommunity.com If you've never joined one of our Livestreams, tonight would be a great time to check in and see...

Welcome to Saturday fellow travelers, Most RVers know Elkhart as the RV Capital of the World, where more than 80% of North America’s RVs are built. But there’s an entirely different side to this region that most travelers never experience. In this video, I’ll show you why Elkhart, Shipshewana, Middlebury, Goshen and the surrounding Amish countryside make for an unforgettable three-day RV getaway. We’ll explore: How Amish craftsmen help build many of today’s RVs The surprising connection...

Welcome to Friday fellow travelers, Please check out the repost of our Breaking News segment below. The email gremlins had their way with us yesterday, but the news is still important today! And now on to our regular news... For years, the RV industry thrived on the promise of the next big thing. Every model year brought new floorplans, bigger televisions, brighter lighting, and another list of "must-have" features designed to tempt owners into trading up. Something has changed. Today, more...

Welcome to Thursday RVers, The RV industry woke up to another surprise this week. Roadtrek, the iconic Canadian company that helped invent the modern Class B motorhome, has changed hands once again. In a letter sent Wednesday to dealers, Roadtrek executive Len McDougall announced that ownership has transferred from France's Groupe Rapido to Conestogo Partners, described as “a U.S.-based permanent capital ownership group focused on the outdoor recreation industry.” Read my take and watch the...

Welcome to Storeis from the Road Podcast, In this episode, Mike Wendland sits down with longtime friends of the RV Lifestyle community, Ron and Barbara Abler, to talk about what it actually takes to keep RVing in your 80s. Ron is 87. Barbara is 82. And right now, they're probably somewhere on the road, planning the next trip. Ron retired three times, from Penn State University in 1995, the Association of American Geographers in 2002, and the International Geographical Union in 2016. Barbara...

Welcome to Tuesday RVers, Quietly, the industry has been shifting its attention from cosmetic upgrades to engineering. Manufacturers have begun competing on things like quieter air conditioners, more capable electrical systems, stronger suspensions, better insulation, smarter electronics, and improved safety. None of those features look particularly exciting during a ten-minute dealership walk-through, but they can make a tremendous difference during years of ownership. In other words, the...

Good Monday morning, everyone! I hope this finds you safe, comfortable, and ready for a new week on the road - or dreaming about your next adventure. It seems Mother Nature has been working overtime lately. Between the dangerous flooding in parts of Texas, the wildfire smoke drifting across much of the northern U.S., and the relentless summer heat affecting so much of the country, it's been a challenging stretch for many RVers. Jennifer and I are thinking of everyone dealing with these...