Diesel prices have soared past $6 a gallon, but are RVers canceling their trips and parking their rigs? Not according to our latest RV Lifestyle survey.
In this week's RV Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland reports on what hundreds of real RVers are saying about record-high diesel prices. We received 372 comments, and among roughly 300 people who directly answered our question, an overwhelming majority said they're either continuing to travel as planned or making adjustments to keep their RV adventures alive.
But that's just the beginning of this week's RV news.
ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
RV Dealer Scandal: A major RV dealership chain disappears, leaving families with more than $2 million in court judgments and serious questions about RV quality, dealer accountability, and consumer protection. We examine the investigation into Lazydays and what every RV buyer should know before signing a purchase agreement.
Massive Class B Recall: More than 265,000 Ram ProMaster vans are being recalled because of a potential power steering failure. If you own a camper van built on a ProMaster chassis, including certain Winnebago models, you'll want to hear this warning.
Lithium Battery Fire Warning: The National Park Service is warning about lithium-ion battery fires after incidents at national parks. What RVers need to know about safely charging e-bikes, portable power stations, and other battery-powered equipment.
Animals Get Their Own Overpass: We finish with some encouraging news from Colorado and California, where massive wildlife crossings are helping elk, deer, mountain lions, and other animals cross busy highways safely. One Colorado project has already been credited with reducing wildlife collisions by more than 90%.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why high diesel prices aren't stopping most RV travelers
- How RVers are adapting to higher fuel costs
- The ProMaster recall affecting Class B motorhomes
- The Lazydays investigation and RV consumer protections
- Lithium battery fire prevention
- New wildlife overpasses making highways safer
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https://RVLifestyle.com/TripDashboard
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Hosted by veteran journalist Mike Wendland, the RV Podcast brings you two episodes every week.
Mondays: The RV Podcast News Edition, the latest news and developments affecting RV owners and the RV lifestyle.
Wednesdays: Stories from the Road with Mike and Jennifer Wendland, featuring RV travel adventures, interviews, practical tips, and answers to listener questions.
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