Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Are campgrounds becoming the next target of the NIMBY movement?
In this week's RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland examines a growing trend that could affect every RVer looking for places to camp in the years ahead. Across America, communities are increasingly saying "Not In My Backyard" to new campgrounds and RV parks.
Also this week:
• Why the latest RV sales numbers may be the worst we've seen yet, and what that means for buyers and dealers.
• Two major manufacturers are making a big bet on luxury Class C motorhomes while big diesel pushers continue to struggle.
• Just when fuel prices seemed to be heading lower, geopolitical tensions are pushing them back up again.
• A small Colorado camper van builder quietly sells out its entire model year production months ahead of schedule, proving there is still good news in the RV industry.
As always, every story is fully sourced and linked in our show notes at RVPodcast.com. No spin. No hype. Just the facts and what they mean for RV owners.
00:00 – Intro and July 13, 2026, News Edition
01:29 – Story 1: The "NIMBY" wave hitting campgrounds and RV parks
06:36 – Story 2: RV sales numbers hit a record slump
08:38 – Story 3: Grand Design and Coachman pivot to luxury Class C models
11:26 – Story 4: Rising gas prices and geopolitical tensions
12:53 – Budget Buddy app spotlight
13:59 – Story 5: DM Vans sells out early (Good news for small builders)
16:43 – Wrap-up and preview of Wednesday's "Stories from the Road"
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Are campgrounds becoming the next target of the NIMBY movement?
In this week's RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland examines a growing trend that could affect every RVer looking for places to camp in the years ahead. Across America, communities are increasingly saying "Not In My Backyard" to new campgrounds and RV parks.
Also this week:
• Why the latest RV sales numbers may be the worst we've seen yet, and what that means for buyers and dealers.
• Two major manufacturers are making a big bet on luxury Class C motorhomes while big diesel pushers continue to struggle.
• Just when fuel prices seemed to be heading lower, geopolitical tensions are pushing them back up again.
• A small Colorado camper van builder quietly sells out its entire model year production months ahead of schedule, proving there is still good news in the RV industry.
As always, every story is fully sourced and linked in our show notes at RVPodcast.com. No spin. No hype. Just the facts and what they mean for RV owners.
00:00 – Intro and July 13, 2026, News Edition
01:29 – Story 1: The "NIMBY" wave hitting campgrounds and RV parks
06:36 – Story 2: RV sales numbers hit a record slump
08:38 – Story 3: Grand Design and Coachman pivot to luxury Class C models
11:26 – Story 4: Rising gas prices and geopolitical tensions
12:53 – Budget Buddy app spotlight
13:59 – Story 5: DM Vans sells out early (Good news for small builders)
16:43 – Wrap-up and preview of Wednesday's "Stories from the Road"
Get our free daily newsletter:
RVLifestyle.com/Newsletter
Take control of your travel budget with Budget Buddy:
RVLifestyle.com/BudgetBuddy
Questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you.
Subscribe for weekly RV news, travel stories, product reviews, and practical advice for RVers everywhere.
► 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
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.
