Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Have you ever had an RV dealer keep your rig for weeks... or even months... for what should have been a simple repair?
This week on the RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland investigates the continuing complaints about service delays, warranty frustrations, and poor communication at some of the nation's largest RV dealer chains.
Also this week:
- Extreme weather coast to coast, from dangerous Canadian wildfire smoke to devastating flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country that forced campground evacuations.
- Ghost campground bookings. Is someone finally fixing one of the biggest frustrations in camping reservations?
- A major Tiffin recall involving a potential fire hazard, plus other important recalls you should check against your VIN.
- A Yellowstone bison attack that serves as a sobering reminder about wildlife safety in our National Parks.
- A surge in catalytic converter thefts targeting RVs this summer, and practical steps you can take to protect your rig.
As always, every story is fully sourced and linked in the show notes at RVPodcast.com. We don't do rumors or clickbait, just factual reporting and practical advice for RV owners.
đ Subscribe for a new Monday News Edition every week and our Stories from the Road podcast every Wednesday.
FREE RV Lifestyle Newsletter:
RVLifestyle.com/Newsletter
00:00 - Introduction and news highlights.
02:01 - Story 1: The RV service nightmare at major dealer chains.
08:10 - Story 2: Extreme weather impact on RVers (Canadian wildfires and Texas flooding).
12:51 - Story 3: Ghost bookings and California's new "three strikes" policy.
16:37 - Feature: The RV Lifestyle Trip Planning Dashboard.
17:38 - Story 4: Major Tiffin Motorhomes recall over fire risks.
20:05 - Story 5: Wildlife safety reminders from Yellowstone.
23:12 - Story 6: The resurgence of catalytic converter thefts targeting RVs.
25:32 - Wrap-up and newsletter information.
Plan your next adventure with the RV Lifestyle Trip Planning Dashboard:
RVLifestyle.com/TripDashboard
âș 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 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.
Have you ever had an RV dealer keep your rig for weeks... or even months... for what should have been a simple repair?
This week on the RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland investigates the continuing complaints about service delays, warranty frustrations, and poor communication at some of the nation's largest RV dealer chains.
Also this week:
- Extreme weather coast to coast, from dangerous Canadian wildfire smoke to devastating flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country that forced campground evacuations.
- Ghost campground bookings. Is someone finally fixing one of the biggest frustrations in camping reservations?
- A major Tiffin recall involving a potential fire hazard, plus other important recalls you should check against your VIN.
- A Yellowstone bison attack that serves as a sobering reminder about wildlife safety in our National Parks.
- A surge in catalytic converter thefts targeting RVs this summer, and practical steps you can take to protect your rig.
As always, every story is fully sourced and linked in the show notes at RVPodcast.com. We don't do rumors or clickbait, just factual reporting and practical advice for RV owners.
đ Subscribe for a new Monday News Edition every week and our Stories from the Road podcast every Wednesday.
FREE RV Lifestyle Newsletter:
RVLifestyle.com/Newsletter
00:00 - Introduction and news highlights.
02:01 - Story 1: The RV service nightmare at major dealer chains.
08:10 - Story 2: Extreme weather impact on RVers (Canadian wildfires and Texas flooding).
12:51 - Story 3: Ghost bookings and California's new "three strikes" policy.
16:37 - Feature: The RV Lifestyle Trip Planning Dashboard.
17:38 - Story 4: Major Tiffin Motorhomes recall over fire risks.
20:05 - Story 5: Wildlife safety reminders from Yellowstone.
23:12 - Story 6: The resurgence of catalytic converter thefts targeting RVs.
25:32 - Wrap-up and newsletter information.
Plan your next adventure with the RV Lifestyle Trip Planning Dashboard:
RVLifestyle.com/TripDashboard
âș 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 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.
