Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Yellowstone "tourons" are making headlines again, but that's just one of the stories affecting RVers this week.
In this Monday News Edition of the RV Podcast, Mike Wendland takes a closer look at the biggest RV and outdoor travel stories making news across North America.
This week's stories include:
• Tourists ignoring safety rules in Yellowstone and other national parks
• Feeding wildlife continues to have tragic consequences
• Why the RV industry's optimistic outlook doesn't match what Mike just saw in Elkhart
• A sophisticated fake RV dealership scam using AI-generated images
• Roadtrek's surprise sale to Conestogo Partners, and what we actually know about the new owner
• Major wildfires forcing the closure of Minnesota's Boundary Waters
• New technology investments designed to improve America's national parks
If you own an RV, travel frequently, or simply love the outdoors, these are stories you need to know.
00:00 - Welcome and Introduction
00:23 - Camp Buddy Checklist App & Newsletter Info
00:51 - Story 1: Tourons Gone Wild (National Park Incidents)
06:54 - Story 2: RV Market Momentum & Industry Insights
08:59 - Story 3: Fake Dealership Scam Alert (Accelerated Motors LLC)
10:24 - Story 4: Roadtrek Acquisition & New Ownership Details
13:35 - Florida Snowbird Planning & Travel Guides
14:35 - Story 5: Wildfire Crisis in Minnesota & National Overview
17:48 - Story 6: National Park Innovation Grants & Crowding Solutions
18:55 - Wrap-up and Next Episode Preview
Helpful Links
• CampBuddy Setup & Departure Checklist
rvlifestyle.com/campbuddy
• Join Our Free Daily Newsletter
rvlifestyle.com/newsletter
• Florida RV Travel Guides
rvlifestyle.com/allflorida
• RV Lifestyle Community
community.rvlifestyle.com
Listen to the RV Podcast every Monday for the latest RV news and every Wednesday for Stories from the Road with Mike and Jennifer Wendland.
► 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
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.
Yellowstone "tourons" are making headlines again, but that's just one of the stories affecting RVers this week.
In this Monday News Edition of the RV Podcast, Mike Wendland takes a closer look at the biggest RV and outdoor travel stories making news across North America.
This week's stories include:
• Tourists ignoring safety rules in Yellowstone and other national parks
• Feeding wildlife continues to have tragic consequences
• Why the RV industry's optimistic outlook doesn't match what Mike just saw in Elkhart
• A sophisticated fake RV dealership scam using AI-generated images
• Roadtrek's surprise sale to Conestogo Partners, and what we actually know about the new owner
• Major wildfires forcing the closure of Minnesota's Boundary Waters
• New technology investments designed to improve America's national parks
If you own an RV, travel frequently, or simply love the outdoors, these are stories you need to know.
00:00 - Welcome and Introduction
00:23 - Camp Buddy Checklist App & Newsletter Info
00:51 - Story 1: Tourons Gone Wild (National Park Incidents)
06:54 - Story 2: RV Market Momentum & Industry Insights
08:59 - Story 3: Fake Dealership Scam Alert (Accelerated Motors LLC)
10:24 - Story 4: Roadtrek Acquisition & New Ownership Details
13:35 - Florida Snowbird Planning & Travel Guides
14:35 - Story 5: Wildfire Crisis in Minnesota & National Overview
17:48 - Story 6: National Park Innovation Grants & Crowding Solutions
18:55 - Wrap-up and Next Episode Preview
Helpful Links
• CampBuddy Setup & Departure Checklist
rvlifestyle.com/campbuddy
• Join Our Free Daily Newsletter
rvlifestyle.com/newsletter
• Florida RV Travel Guides
rvlifestyle.com/allflorida
• RV Lifestyle Community
community.rvlifestyle.com
Listen to the RV Podcast every Monday for the latest RV news and every Wednesday for Stories from the Road with Mike and Jennifer Wendland.
► 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
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.
