RV Small Talk Podcast

Join Clint, PJ, and Lindsay in this insightful episode of the RV Small Talk Podcast as they explore the latest trends and data in the camping industry, focusing on the year 2024 and beyond. The team analyzes a comprehensive document prepared by The Dirt and Toyota Trucks, highlighting surprising findings and key insights that challenge common perceptions about camping demographics and habits. Disc...

The used RV market seems hot, but are the prices people ask for realistic? It's hard to say, but we look at several examples of used RVs online and see how the asking prices compare to the JD Power prices for those RVs. Are they close? Are they way off? If so, why? And which is most realistic?

Join Ashley and Grayson from Our Full-Time Adventure as they share their journey into full-time RV life with a truck camper and two dogs. From propane explosions to becoming brand ambassadors for nüCamp RV, their story is filled with adventure, challenges, and life-changing moments on the road. Discover what it’s really like to live full-time in a truck camper and the importance of good insurance,...

It's that time of year, again! Indeed, we have a fun list of gift ideas for your favorite RVer... or yourself! There's something here for anybody who enjoys travel, adventure, and sight-seeing. You'll find safety items, comfort things, essentials, things for the kitchen and bathroom, and more!

it's starting to cool off, so what are you going to do to keep the RVing good times rolling? We brought Matt in from the Princess Craft RV service department and talked all things cool-weather RV care!

You know you've heard these questions! You likely asked them when you were a kid! So, what are our 10 most common questions kids ask on RV and camping trips? What are our responses? You'll have to listen to find out!

Bumps, bruises, cuts, scrapes, and annoying little splinters. These things just happen, but sometimes surprisingly or embarrassingly. We aren't afraid to share our clumsy humanity! Join us for a fun one!

Can you imagine where you could watch the RV industry as it develops products, changes styles, and integrates new technologies? What if you could look on as manufacturers share their newest innovations with RV dealerships, and ultimately the public? You'd learn the inside lingo, and you'd pick up on what the RV masses are asking for. Chase Rhode grew up with a dad who helped develop and represent...

How does MDC USA manage quality control of their products to deliver a top-notch owner experience to the US market? Vaughn Hindley, founder of MDC Trailers, sits down with the RV Small Talk Podcast to discuss how MDC USA keeps an eye on the quality of engineering, manufacturing, and features in their capable and comfortable off-road camping trailers.

It can be HOT across so much of North America during the summer months, but we don't want you to stop adventuring! So, what are Lindsay and Clint going to do about it? Well, how about some ideas, tips, and perspectives to keep the motivation up and the adventures alive?

The Australian geography requires even average Australian RVs to be capable of activities most US RV owners never approach. That makes campers like MDC-USA trailers more nimble and rugged than most US models of the same dimensions and amenities. Imagine regularly facing expanses where 300 miles separate the locations for food, water, and fuel. MDC builds for those who cross-cross landscapes and sc...

Life and seasons change! If your camper no longer works for you, there's no shame in finding the one that fits, whether it be size or amenities. We have special guests Felicia and Tim, who are friends and customers of Princess Craft RV, to talk about their RV journey and the camper seasons they've navigated!

If camping was supposed to be simple, and we're supposed to reset from all the hustle and bustle... what's going on with all the gadgets, gear, and trinkets we've amassed for travel? Is it all running away with us? Are we able to get the rest we are chasing?

One of our best episodes is about the ways RVs are constructed. If you're in the market for a trailer, it is great to know how they're put together and what you can expect from an owner's experience. We'll tell you!

A grainy image and useless footage when you need clarity the most are the biggest complaints for rearview and backup camera owners. Brand Motion is upping the equipment game for RV owners, so you get the images and features that make life easier and safer. Let's talk about what Brand Motion Cameras are doing!

You know what your tow capacity is and you know you want a bathroom in your trailer. Are there any quality options out there for you? Are they worthy of your hard-earned dollar? Will you, your loved ones, and your stuff fit? Let's look at camping trailers under 3,500 lbs. that include bathroom facilities!

As RV battery and RV solar technology continue to develop, it's always good to get experts in the studio to help us, as normal users, grasp the ins and outs of the gadgets and gizmos we're putting in our RVs. So, we have product and implementation gurus from Renogy joining us this week for a good discussion on the tech and the products that are currently going into RVs for longer and more comforta...

28 years ago, PJ and Richard purchased a small local RV manufacturing business named Princess Craft. Since that time, the business has thrived and expanded, and family has always been in the mix. Today, PJ talks with Lindsay and Sue Ann about what it's like to work together at Princess Craft as a family and as co-workers. 

The urge to get out there and explore the world is common to many of us, but it's always worthwhile to expand our thoughts on how we travel to break out of a rut... or to get into one. We brought in Chris Devereaux, an integral part of the Texas Overland community, to talk about this way, or lifestyle, that so many people have gravitated to. The idea, find as much enjoyment, adventure, and experie...

Interested in a camper that doesn't have a bathroom? It's usually a clear yes or no when considering an RV purchase. People quickly, almost without thinking, give a clear response to the question, "are you looking for something with a bathroom? But, there are lots of options out there that are sold every year with the "feature" of being designed without a bathroom. Take a listen!

Fully electric RVs are already on the scene, and we're all for the developing technologies that make it possible. But, you don't simply camp and travel the same way with an all-electric rig as you have been with standard electric and propane equipment that we're all used to. This week, we explore how you have to know and think about things just a bit differently to get the most out of 100% electri...

RV shoppers are on the hunt for the best deal more than ever in 2024. They won't be deterred from finding a camper that will work for them, but they will search and apply pressure for the very best deal they can get on a model that fits their needs. So, where are the value deals? Are the best prospects in the new or used RV markets?

In his episode, PJ and Clint discuss the current RV industry landscape in the first half of 2024. Also, they discuss the directions they think and hope manufacturers will go with product development.

To many in the RVing world, Truck Campers are the most confounding segment of the RV market. The questions are many, and all too often dismissive answers like "you wouldn't understand" or "you either get it or you don't" are where conversations leave off. That doesn't have to be the case! Let's pull the veil back and get a clear view of what makes truck campers and their avid adherents tick!

If you're looking to dip your toes into the Texas camping scene, and maybe start a life-long love for all of Texas's scenic varieties, we have an episode for you! We're going to give you a fantastic list of parks to help you see a wide range of what Texas has to offer.