Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes at an RV dealership? This week, Mike and Jennifer sit down with Nick Schmidt of Sunshine State RVs for a hilarious and eye-opening conversation about the wildest, most unbelievable customer stories you'll ever hear. "Crazy RV Buyers" - you have to hear these to believe them.
Plus: Jennifer shares practical tips on keeping your RV bathroom fresh (hint: it all starts with water). Mike and Jennifer highlight one of America's most peaceful and historic road trips - the Natchez Trace Parkway, 440 miles of slow, scenic, billboard-free driving from Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi. And they answer a question from Matt and Becky in California: how do you run your air conditioner without tripping your RV breakers?
In this episode:
- Crazy RV Buyer stories with dealer Nick Schmidt of Sunshine State RVs
- Jennifer's RV Know-How: keeping your black tank and bathroom odor-free
- Trip of the Week: the Natchez Trace Parkway, RV-friendly and big-rig approved
- Q&A: managing 30-amp power so your A/C doesn't kill your microwave and coffee maker
* **00:00** - Introduction: Wild RV dealer stories
* **01:57** - Spring Rally update from St. Augustine, Florida
* **03:15** - Connecting with the RV Lifestyle Community
* **04:58** - Conversation of the Week: Nick Schmidt on "Crazy" RV Buyers
* **07:12** - The "Retired Researcher" buyer type
* **09:26** - The "Bucket List" impulsive buyer
* **11:19** - Traveling with unusual pets: From owls to chinchillas
* **12:37** - Armchair Engineers: Dealing with over-researchers
* **14:30** - The 104-year-old RV buyer
* **15:30** - Tough negotiators and "Karens" at the dealership
* **17:39** - Caught on camera: The "side vent" thief
* **19:40** - The 93-year-old with the dented Class A
* **21:14** - Expert advice for RV shopping and negotiations
* **24:43** - Understanding RV financing: Terms, rates, and down payments
* **26:13** - The reality of RV depreciation
* **27:44** - Upcoming RV review series: Does size really matter?
* **31:47** - Jennifer's RV Know-How: Keeping the bathroom fresh
* **35:49** - RV Trip of the Week: The Natchez Trace Parkway
* **39:33** - Question of the Week: Running AC on 30 amps without tripping breakers
Planning a Natchez Trace trip? We've driven it from both ends and put everything into a complete 7-day RV travel guide - campgrounds, stops, mileposts, and more: RVLifestyle.com/natcheztrace
Join the RV Lifestyle Community - ad-free, twice-weekly livestreams, workshops, rallies, and thousands of fellow RVers: RVCommunity.com
Get a free quote from Wholesale Warranties: wholesalewarranties.com/rvlifestyle
Find unique overnight spots at farms, ranches, wineries, and more - use code RVLDEAL for 40% off: RVLifestyle.com/rvovernights
Show notes and more: RVPodcast.com
► If you want help planning and organizing your own RV trips, we have put all our guides, tools, RV travel apps and checklists together in one place.
You will find it all rvlifestyle.com/plan
Join our community: rvcommunity.com
Free camping guide: rvlifestyle.com/freecampingguide
RV Podcast: rvpodcast.com
Plan an RV trip: rvlifestyle.com/start
#RVLife #RVLiving #RVTravel #CampingLife #RVLifestyle
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Please note this channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not simply sharing our opinions and what seems to work for us. You should do your own research and make your own decisions.
Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes at an RV dealership? This week, Mike and Jennifer sit down with Nick Schmidt of Sunshine State RVs for a hilarious and eye-opening conversation about the wildest, most unbelievable customer stories you'll ever hear. "Crazy RV Buyers" - you have to hear these to believe them.
Plus: Jennifer shares practical tips on keeping your RV bathroom fresh (hint: it all starts with water). Mike and Jennifer highlight one of America's most peaceful and historic road trips - the Natchez Trace Parkway, 440 miles of slow, scenic, billboard-free driving from Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi. And they answer a question from Matt and Becky in California: how do you run your air conditioner without tripping your RV breakers?
In this episode:
- Crazy RV Buyer stories with dealer Nick Schmidt of Sunshine State RVs
- Jennifer's RV Know-How: keeping your black tank and bathroom odor-free
- Trip of the Week: the Natchez Trace Parkway, RV-friendly and big-rig approved
- Q&A: managing 30-amp power so your A/C doesn't kill your microwave and coffee maker
* **00:00** - Introduction: Wild RV dealer stories
* **01:57** - Spring Rally update from St. Augustine, Florida
* **03:15** - Connecting with the RV Lifestyle Community
* **04:58** - Conversation of the Week: Nick Schmidt on "Crazy" RV Buyers
* **07:12** - The "Retired Researcher" buyer type
* **09:26** - The "Bucket List" impulsive buyer
* **11:19** - Traveling with unusual pets: From owls to chinchillas
* **12:37** - Armchair Engineers: Dealing with over-researchers
* **14:30** - The 104-year-old RV buyer
* **15:30** - Tough negotiators and "Karens" at the dealership
* **17:39** - Caught on camera: The "side vent" thief
* **19:40** - The 93-year-old with the dented Class A
* **21:14** - Expert advice for RV shopping and negotiations
* **24:43** - Understanding RV financing: Terms, rates, and down payments
* **26:13** - The reality of RV depreciation
* **27:44** - Upcoming RV review series: Does size really matter?
* **31:47** - Jennifer's RV Know-How: Keeping the bathroom fresh
* **35:49** - RV Trip of the Week: The Natchez Trace Parkway
* **39:33** - Question of the Week: Running AC on 30 amps without tripping breakers
Planning a Natchez Trace trip? We've driven it from both ends and put everything into a complete 7-day RV travel guide - campgrounds, stops, mileposts, and more: RVLifestyle.com/natcheztrace
Join the RV Lifestyle Community - ad-free, twice-weekly livestreams, workshops, rallies, and thousands of fellow RVers: RVCommunity.com
Get a free quote from Wholesale Warranties: wholesalewarranties.com/rvlifestyle
Find unique overnight spots at farms, ranches, wineries, and more - use code RVLDEAL for 40% off: RVLifestyle.com/rvovernights
Show notes and more: RVPodcast.com
► If you want help planning and organizing your own RV trips, we have put all our guides, tools, RV travel apps and checklists together in one place.
You will find it all rvlifestyle.com/plan
Join our community: rvcommunity.com
Free camping guide: rvlifestyle.com/freecampingguide
RV Podcast: rvpodcast.com
Plan an RV trip: rvlifestyle.com/start
#RVLife #RVLiving #RVTravel #CampingLife #RVLifestyle
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and click the bell icon to be notified of new videos and our YouTube Live special reports from the cool places we visit on our RV adventures.
Please note this channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not simply sharing our opinions and what seems to work for us. You should do your own research and make your own decisions.
