RV Industry SHOCK: Dealers Dumping New RVs in Peak Seasondealers-dumping-new-rvs @RVLifestyle

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Brand-new RVs are being liquidated in the middle of peak camping season, and that's just the beginning.

In this week's RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland examines why the RV industry is facing growing challenges, what the newly announced Patrick-Lippert merger could mean for RV owners, and why record Fourth of July crowds created chaos in many National Parks.

Also this week:

• A look at the latest RV safety recalls
• Expanding public campgrounds that could make reservations easier
• An inspiring story about one RVer who accomplished an incredible National Park milestone

Every story featured in this episode is fully sourced. Visit RVPodcast.com for complete show notes and links to every article referenced.

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
01:06 - Story 1: RV Industry Inventory Liquidation Crisis
06:50 - Story 2: The Patrick Industries and LCI (Lippert) Merger Analysis
11:38 - Consolidation Trends in Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Campgrounds
14:42 - RV Buying Secrets eBook Information
15:43 - Story 3: National Parks Crowds and Staffing Challenges
18:48 - Wildfire Emergencies and Fire Restrictions
20:29 - Story 4: RV Recall Roundup (Forest River, Airstream, Lippert/Curt)
24:35 - Good News: Public Campground Expansion Boom
26:10 - Camper Spotlight: Micah Meyer’s Record-Breaking National Park Journey
28:21 - Closing Remarks and Newsletter Info

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