Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Fuel prices are skyrocketing, a roadside favorite is under fire, and the RV industry just saw a massive sales drop.
In this Monday News Edition of the RV Podcast, Mike Wendland breaks down the massive jump in diesel and gasoline prices following military strikes in the Middle East. What does a $5.00/gallon reality mean for your summer road trip? We do the math so you don’t have to.
Plus, we look at why Buc-ee’s—the "king of the road stop"—has been handed a failing grade by the Better Business Bureau. Is the brand losing its touch with the RV community?
In this episode:
00:00 - Intro & RVCommunity.com
01:15 - Fuel Price Hammer: The real cost of an 8,000-mile trip
05:40 - Buc-ee’s Flunks: Why the BBB gave them an "F"
10:12 - RV Industry Crisis: New and Used sales are cratering
13:25 - Major Recalls: Ford, GM, Newmar, and Grand Design (Do-Not-Drive!)
17:50 - Google Maps Gemini AI: A new co-pilot for RVers?
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
📍 RV Budget Tool: Calculate your trip costs at RVLifestyle.com/budget
👥 Join the Community: Connect with fellow RVers at RVCommunity.com
🛠️ Check your VIN: Stay safe at NHTSA.gov
See Google Maps new AI Features - Only in their apps for iOS and Android
Subscribe for more RV news and lifestyle tips! #RVNews #RVLifestyle #FuelPrices #Bucees #RVRecalls #RoadTrip2026►
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.
Fuel prices are skyrocketing, a roadside favorite is under fire, and the RV industry just saw a massive sales drop.
In this Monday News Edition of the RV Podcast, Mike Wendland breaks down the massive jump in diesel and gasoline prices following military strikes in the Middle East. What does a $5.00/gallon reality mean for your summer road trip? We do the math so you don’t have to.
Plus, we look at why Buc-ee’s—the "king of the road stop"—has been handed a failing grade by the Better Business Bureau. Is the brand losing its touch with the RV community?
In this episode:
00:00 - Intro & RVCommunity.com
01:15 - Fuel Price Hammer: The real cost of an 8,000-mile trip
05:40 - Buc-ee’s Flunks: Why the BBB gave them an "F"
10:12 - RV Industry Crisis: New and Used sales are cratering
13:25 - Major Recalls: Ford, GM, Newmar, and Grand Design (Do-Not-Drive!)
17:50 - Google Maps Gemini AI: A new co-pilot for RVers?
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
📍 RV Budget Tool: Calculate your trip costs at RVLifestyle.com/budget
👥 Join the Community: Connect with fellow RVers at RVCommunity.com
🛠️ Check your VIN: Stay safe at NHTSA.gov
See Google Maps new AI Features - Only in their apps for iOS and Android
Subscribe for more RV news and lifestyle tips! #RVNews #RVLifestyle #FuelPrices #Bucees #RVRecalls #RoadTrip2026►
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.
