Campgrounds are pulling tricks you need to know about. A California RV fraud case just got a lot bigger - and a lot worse.

Diesel prices are doing something that historically makes RVers cancel trips.

A state just tried to quietly hit motorhome buyers with a tax that has nothing to do with luxury. And there's a new campervan from the other side of the world that might just change how you think about where this industry is heading.

Cuttrnt RV stories that matter because they affect your life on the road.

Emmy Award-winning journalist Mike Wendland breaks it all down on this week's RV Lifestyle Podcast Monday News Edition - the longest-running weekly RV lifestyle podcast in the U.S.

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What if one simple weekend could completely change the direction of your life?

That is exactly what happened to Julio and his family.

In this episode of the RV Podcast, we share the incredible true story of a couple who had never RVed before, took one short weekend trip… and came back completely transformed. Today, they own a Class A motorhome and are building a whole new lifestyle around travel, family, and freedom.

If you have ever wondered whether the RV lifestyle is really worth it, this story might be the answer.

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• Campground tips, routes, and must-see stops
• How to sanitize your RV fresh water system (step-by-step)

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Gas prices are spiking - but are RV travelers actually cutting back? We asked our community, got more than 300 responses, and the numbers tell a surprising story. Plus: the RV loan trap that is costing buyers thousands without them knowing it, why Winnebago's latest earnings report matters to every RV owner and buyer, a behind-the-scenes look at the company that builds the insides of your RV and just invested seven figures in a giant design studio, and a new Washington State law that finally clears up a legal headache for fifth-wheel owners.

In this episode:

• The RV Loan Trap: how dealer financing really works, and how to protect yourself
• Winnebago is back in the black - and here is why that matters to you
• Patrick Industries debuts a massive digital design studio in Elkhart
• Washington State fixes the fifth-wheel length measurement mess
• Our community fuel price poll results: nearly two-thirds are not cutting back

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