Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this News Edition of the RV Podcast, we break down the power plays and consequences behind some of the biggest stories affecting RVers right now.
In Episode 582, we look into the growing backlash over the Harvest Hosts takeover of Escapees RV Club, where longtime members say a once-beloved community is being hollowed out in the name of profit. We examine what private equity ownership really means for the RV industry and why this story has struck such a nerve across the RV community.
We also take a close look at major shake-ups in RV technician training. The sudden and unexplained departure of the president of the RV Technical Institute has raised serious questions at a time when the industry desperately needs qualified RV service techs. On top of that, we report on the reported sale of the National RV Training Academy in Texas and what it could mean for future RV tech education.
There is more confusion at America’s national parks as new entrance fees for international visitors are causing delays and long lines at park gates. With staffing shortages already stretching the National Park Service thin, we explain what RV travelers should expect and how to plan ahead.
And finally, Marcus Lemonis may be gone from Camping World, but he is still very much in the headlines. An arbitrator has ordered Lemonis to pay more than $14 million in damages tied to his role on the TV show The Profit. We look at what this ruling means and how Camping World may navigate an increasingly competitive RV dealership landscape without him at the helm.
This is the RV Podcast News Edition, released every Monday morning with insider news, industry developments, and issues that directly impact RV owners and travelers. Our main podcast, Stories from the Road, drops every Wednesday with interviews, destinations, and listener questions.
Complete show notes and source links are available at RVPodcast.com.
You can also leave us a comment, a news tip, or a voicemail right from the site.
Planning your 2026 RV travels? Join Mike for a live, interactive RV Trip Planning Workshop on February 5, 2026, at 7 PM Eastern. It is free for RV Lifestyle Community members. Non-members can register for $10 at RVPodcast.com/workshop.
If you found this episode helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it with another RVer.
► Ever forget something on an RV Trip? Get our free downloadable RV Trip Packing Checklist - rvlifestyle.com/checklist
► Have Fun. Make Friends. Find Adventure. If you'd like to hang out with friendly, welcoming RVers minus all the toxic drama found on Facebook, check out our private RV Lifestyle Community at community.rvlifestyle.com
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.
In this News Edition of the RV Podcast, we break down the power plays and consequences behind some of the biggest stories affecting RVers right now.
In Episode 582, we look into the growing backlash over the Harvest Hosts takeover of Escapees RV Club, where longtime members say a once-beloved community is being hollowed out in the name of profit. We examine what private equity ownership really means for the RV industry and why this story has struck such a nerve across the RV community.
We also take a close look at major shake-ups in RV technician training. The sudden and unexplained departure of the president of the RV Technical Institute has raised serious questions at a time when the industry desperately needs qualified RV service techs. On top of that, we report on the reported sale of the National RV Training Academy in Texas and what it could mean for future RV tech education.
There is more confusion at America’s national parks as new entrance fees for international visitors are causing delays and long lines at park gates. With staffing shortages already stretching the National Park Service thin, we explain what RV travelers should expect and how to plan ahead.
And finally, Marcus Lemonis may be gone from Camping World, but he is still very much in the headlines. An arbitrator has ordered Lemonis to pay more than $14 million in damages tied to his role on the TV show The Profit. We look at what this ruling means and how Camping World may navigate an increasingly competitive RV dealership landscape without him at the helm.
This is the RV Podcast News Edition, released every Monday morning with insider news, industry developments, and issues that directly impact RV owners and travelers. Our main podcast, Stories from the Road, drops every Wednesday with interviews, destinations, and listener questions.
Complete show notes and source links are available at RVPodcast.com.
You can also leave us a comment, a news tip, or a voicemail right from the site.
Planning your 2026 RV travels? Join Mike for a live, interactive RV Trip Planning Workshop on February 5, 2026, at 7 PM Eastern. It is free for RV Lifestyle Community members. Non-members can register for $10 at RVPodcast.com/workshop.
If you found this episode helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it with another RVer.
► Ever forget something on an RV Trip? Get our free downloadable RV Trip Packing Checklist - rvlifestyle.com/checklist
► Have Fun. Make Friends. Find Adventure. If you'd like to hang out with friendly, welcoming RVers minus all the toxic drama found on Facebook, check out our private RV Lifestyle Community at community.rvlifestyle.com
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.
