RV Inspection And Care

The electrical system of an RV is vital to being able to fully enjoy your RV travels and camping. So how much protection does it need against incidents that could cause it harm? And are RV surge protectors worth the money that is spent on them to keep your electrical service safe? This podcast helps answer those questions. Don't miss it! Links to products featured on the podcast: * 30 amp bas...

Lots of RVers love the comforts of traveling in a diesel pusher Class A RV. It really is an enjoyable experience. But which brand and models should be considered if you are planning to be a fulltime RVer? This podcast covers some of the best choices that you can make in this category to help make your travel and camping experiences happy ones! 🟢 GET MY USED RV BUYING GUIDE - "How To Avoid Bu...

A question that is most often asked about RV inspectors and inspections is how much do they cost? Or how much should you expect to spend when hiring them? This podcast covers that subject and helps you understand what a certified RV inspector who performs a thorough RV inspection should charge. 🟢 GET MY USED RV BUYING GUIDE - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit"  NOW AT THIS LINK - htt...

Cruise America is one of the largest RV rental companies in the country. And they offer a vital service to RVers, especially to newer ones. So you see Cruise America Class C RVs almost everywhere you go. But should you consider buying one of their rigs on the used market when they sell them at the end of their service life? This podcast will help answer that question and give you both pros and con...

One of the most challenging parts of fulltime or part-time RV living is getting solid and reliable internet service everywhere you go. So this podcast provides three of the best internet connectivity options for 2023. There is something here for almost everyone. So find out what's working best for mobile internet service by listening to this podcast now! Here are links to the cellular plans I...

A lot of RVers like to stay at RV parks or campgrounds. But more and more RV park owners have something called the 10 year RV rule. What is the rule anyway? What is the purpose of the rule? And how concerned should you be about it making RV park camping hard for you  in the future? This podcast answers those questions for you! Watch my videos about keeping your RV exterior looking great here - htt...

One of the questions I hear a lot is how much it costs to keep up an RV if you use it for full time living. In other words, what are the repair and maintenance costs that should be reasonably expected? So in this video I reveal exactly what we have done with our current RV for the past 4 years. And what it has cost us to keep the rig in good shape. And if you are thinking about possibly becoming a...

There are lots of travel trailer brands and models on the market these days. But not many of them are made to stand up to the stresses of full time travel and living. So in this podcast, I cover 3 of the best choices for brands that make a travel trailer product that can be considered for full time use. Don't miss it! 🟢 GET MY USED RV BUYING GUIDE - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit&...

The tires on a motorhome or RV are one of the most important pieces of equipment that you need to pay attention to.  That's because they are your connection to the ground as you go down the highway. And if you don't have tires on your rig that are safe, it could endanger everyone in it. So this podcast covers my experience with replacing all six tires on my motorhome. And I reveal the so...

Your RV roof is the first line of defense against water leaks and water intrusion in your RV. So you need to protect it very well! One way to do that is to use an RV roof coating. It can help you (1) extend the life of the roof, (2) reflect heat and UV away from your roof better, and (3) reduce your roof maintenance time and effort drastically. In this podcast I explain what roof coating I chose f...

The Mercedes Sprinter Chassis is the most popular chassis for Class B and Class B+ RVs these days. And some people absolutely love it! But others not so much. So in this podcast I cover the good, bad and ugly of Mercedes Sprinter based RVs so you can decide whether it is a good fit for the way you travel and camp, or not. Here are the links to the videos mentioned in this podcast: What Kind Of RVe...

Your RV roof is a critical part of your RV travel and camping success. So having the right materials for an RV roof is really important. But how do you know what kind of rubber roof materials that you have on your RV? And which rubber roofing material is the best overall choice for RVs? This podcast helps explain the pros and cons of the most common types of RV rubber roofs, both EPDM and TPO. It...

Travel trailers are the most popular RV by far and they are affordable for many people. And you can save lots more money by buying a used travel trailer.  But many travel trailer buyers don't have the information and knowledge that they need to buy an RV the right way. So they often wind up with a rig that is not what they really need, has hidden problems, and cost them a lot more than they s...

The Covid pandemic caused a lot of disruption in many industries. And the RV industry is no exception. So should you even consider buying a used RV that was built during the years 2020 - 2022? Are the quality issues in those RVs too severe? This podcast discusses the challenges that Covid brought to the RV manufacturing process and why you should be very careful if you buy one of those RVs on the...

Many Rvers don't really want a big RV like a Class A. They want something that is more nimble and maneuverable. Something that is easier to drive.  And for that, either the Class B RV or the Class C RV will work nicely. But there are advantages and disadvantages to either of these two very popular types of RVs.  So in this podcast, I cover the pros and cons of each so you can make an informed...

For many years, luan has been used in RV walls. But recently Azdel has become very popular instead.  So what is luan anyway? What is Azdel? And why do some RV buyers say that they won't buy an RV without Azdel in the sidewall construction? Does this mean that luan is no good for RV construction? This podcast answers those questions and provides a surprising answer to the question of whether y...

In every RVers life there comes a time to sell your RV. But how do you do it? A lot of people just trade it in at an RV dealer or place it on consignment at a dealer's lot. But what if you want to sell it yourself? After all, you can usually make a lot more profit by doing it that way. Well, this podcast explains when, where and how you can sell your RV to make the most money from the sale. A...

A lot of people talk about RV construction quality. But how are RVs made anyway? And what are the methods of construction that RV manufacturers use? Well, there two major methods in use that are commonly called "stick and tin" and "aluminum". What are the differences between the two and which one should you buy? This podcast explains how RV construction is done and helps explai...

If you want to buy a Class A diesel motorhome these days, you are often going to be faced with choosing either a Spartan or a Freightliner chassis for your RV. So what are the differences between the two? And are the differences significant enough to declare a clear favorite in this category? This podcast explains the pros of each chassis and answers the question about which one is best. So get th...

Fifth wheel toy haulers are gaining in popularity all the time. And there are lots of RV manufacturers who make them now. But not all of them are turning out quality products that are backed up by great customer service. So in this podcast I recommend 3 brands and models that I feel you should seriously consider if you are interested in fifth wheel toy haulers. Don't miss my recommended list!...

No matter what RV you buy, it is going to lose value over time. So in this podcast I discuss what causes depreciation in RVs and how you can manage and minimize the loss of value in your RV before you sell it.  🟢 Visit my RV book store - https://payhip.com/RVInspectionAndCare 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYING USED CLASS C AND SUPER C MOTORHOMES - https://payhip.com/b/2hzk3 🟢 GET MY GUIDEBOOK ON BUYI...

RV tips from those who know what they are talking about and have experience in RV travel and camping can be invaluable. And in this podcast I share some of my best RV tips from the past year. There lots of them and all together they will save you incredible amounts of time, money and frustration if you use them. And you will also be able to find out how to get my best RVing tips on a daily basis t...

There is no shortage of new RV buyers complaining online about a whole host of RV problems with the RV that they just bought. Their voices are loud and clear - new RVs are not coming out of the factory in the condition that you would hope to expect.  Why is that the case? Are the RV factories really just intent on throwing poorly built RVs together and forcing them on the buying public? Some feel...

The biggest expense for RVers who spend a lot of time in their RV and like to travel a lot is camping costs. Even more than fuel expenses in most cases. So if you can lower your nightly camping costs, you will have a lot more money to spend on things that you really like doing. Like having fun and going on adventures. In this podcast, I share the top 4 campground memberships that we have used and...

There are lots of videos about full time RV life and travel on YouTube. But are they representing the actual full time RVing experience accurately? What is it really like to live and travel in an RV on a fulltime basis? What are the pros and cons that can help you make a decision that is best for you about that kind of RV living? This podcast is going to answer all of those questions as I share wh...