Episodes
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
State Park Review – Wekiwa Springs – Florida
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
This podcast reviews the campground and park amenities at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida.
Link to the Docs & Downloads mentioned: https://johnmarucci.com/docs-downloads/
Friday Mar 29, 2024
RV News – Rock Bottom – RV Industry Update – March 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
RV News Industry Update for March 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
RV News – Buy, Sell, or Hold – February 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
This podcast covers RV news and a look at other travel news. We also discuss if its a good time to buy a new RV.
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
RV News – Florida’s State Park Blunder – January 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
This podcast covers RV news and a look at the early results of Florida’s change to the state park reservation system.
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
RV News – Year End Review – December 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
This podcast covers RV news and a year-end review of the RV industry.
Monday Oct 30, 2023
RV News – The Backside of the Boom – October 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
This podcast covers the latest RV news for October 2023.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
RV News – RV Cheapification has Arrived – September 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
This podcast covers the latest RV news for September 2023.
Monday Sep 18, 2023
RV Water and Tank Management at Partial and No Hookup Campsites
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
This podcast covers best practices for managing water usage and waste tank capacities while at partial hookup and no hookup campsites.
Friday Sep 01, 2023
RV News – RV Production from Bad to Worse – August 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
This podcast covers the latest RV news for August 2023.
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
RV Black Tank Management at a Full Hookup Campsite
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
This podcast walks through the steps I take to effectively manage my RV's black tank at a full hookup campsite.
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
RV News – New 10-Year Warranty & Continuing Quality Concerns – July 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
This podcast covers the latest RV news for July 2023.
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Ross Prairie Trailhead & Campground Review – Florida
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Review of Ross Prairie Trailhead & Campground in Florida
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
RV News – Florida’s ”Just Stay Away” Parks Bill, pt. 2 – June 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
This podcast covers the latest RV news for June 2023.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
RV News – May 2023 – Florida’s ”Just Stay Away” Bill for Out-of-State Campers
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
This podcast covers the latest RV news for May 2023.
Monday May 01, 2023
RV News – April 2023 – What is the New Norm?
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
This podcast covers the latest RV news for April 2023.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
RV News – March 2023 – Boom or Bust
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
This podcast covers the latest RV news for March 2023.
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Manatee Springs State Park Campground Review – Florida
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
This podcast reviews Manatee Springs State Park near Chiefland Florida.
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
RV News – February 2023 – Buyer’s Market
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
This podcast covers the latest RV news for February 2023.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
RV News – January 2023 – RV Innovations & Trends
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
This podcast covers the latest RV news for January 2023.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Dometic RV Furnace Trouble and Step-by-Step Fix
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Every RVer should be aware of this issue. If you lose your furnace in winter, it could be dangerous.
Friday Dec 30, 2022
RV News – December 2022 – Things Get Worse for the RV Industry
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
This podcast covers the latest RV news for December 2022.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Keystone Bullet 3-Year Real-World Owner’s Review
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
This podcast covers my first three years of owning my 2020 Keystone Bullet 243BHS travel trailer. It was a mixed bag at best even for a pre-pandemic-built travel trailer.
Friday Dec 02, 2022
RV News – November 2022 – Latest RV Data & Starlink Expanded Coverage
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
This podcast covers the latest RV news for November 2022.
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
This podcast covers the latest RV news for October 2022.
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
This podcast covers the latest RV news for September 2022.
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Suwannee River State Park Campground Review – Florida
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
This podcast reviews Suwannee River State Park near Live Oak Florida.
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
RV News – August 2022 – RV Production Downturn
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
This podcast covers the latest RV news for August 2022.
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
R-Pod RV Long-Term 5-Year Ownership Review
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
This podcast covers the review of my recently sold 2017 R-Pod 179.
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
RV News – July 2022 – RV Industry Slowdown
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
This month's RV news talks in-depth about the current RV industry slowdown and what it means to you.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Don’t Buy the Wrong RV!
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
This podcast covers tips to help ensure that your next RV is the right one for your next stage in life and travel.
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
This podcast covers some recent RV trips and expenses, how Starlink satellite internet service worked when traveling to various Michigan State Parks, and the latest RV trends.
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Top 5 – Avoidable RV Newbie Mistakes
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
This podcast covers my Top 5 Avoidable RV newbie mistakes. I've made each of these newbie mistakes along the way.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
RV News - Starlink Internet for RVers and the Latest RV Trends – May 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including details about Starlink's internet service for RVers.
Monday May 09, 2022
Backing into a Campsite – Step by Step
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
This podcast ties to the recent video on Backing into a Campsite with a travel trailer.
Monday May 02, 2022
RV News – Dealer Lots Filling Up & Record RV Shipments – April 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including how RV dealer lots are filling up and record RV shipments.
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Quick RV News Update – Elkhart Employment Level Up Again
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
This quick RV News Update covers the latest manufacturing employment numbers for Elkhart, Indiana for March 2022 and my commentary on RV quality and the risk of too many RVs being produced.
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Why I Sanitize My RVs Hot Water Heater Tank when Dewinterizing
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
In this podcast, I reply to several people who have asked me why I allow bleach solution into my RVs hot water tank as part of my RV dewinterzation plumbing sanitization process. I cite a study that shows that a very diluted bleach solution left in the metal hot water tank for a very short period holds little long-term risk of corroding the tank vs. the greater health risk of not sanitizing the tank.
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including how energy prices are affecting RV travel. Data-driven RV news coming at you now.
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
My Top 5 Florida State Parks
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
This podcast counts down my top five Florida State Parks. I've been visiting Florida by RV for several years and have stayed at dozens of state parks. These five make my list.
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
5 Things I Still Dislike About RVing After 6 Years!
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
This podcast counts down my Top 5 RVing dislikes after six years of RVing!
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
RV First Trip Tips for Beginners
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
This podcast walks through 12 first RV trip tips and a bonus tip at the end.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including the 2021 National Park visitor numbers. We also cover recent criticism of snowbirds taking up sites in Florida. Data-driven RV news coming at you now.
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park – Florida
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
This podcast is a review of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Florida's Panhandle on the Emerald Coast between Destin and Seaside Florida. It is home to a world-class sugar-sand beach and boasts huge recreational activities.
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Finding a Good RV Campsite
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
We walk through the best way to find a good campsite for those new to RVing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Finding a Good RV Campsite
Monday Jan 31, 2022
RV News – New Electric RV Concepts, RV Record Shipments, Travel News
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including the new EV RV concepts coming out of the Florida RV Supershow. We also cover 2021 RV record shipment news which isn't all good. We may be at a market top for RV pricing. Data-driven RV news coming at you now.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
5 R-Pod Woes to Avoid
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
This podcast corresponds to the latest YouTube video by the same title and covers five extremely important issues for owners or potential owners to be aware of on late-model R-Pod travel trailers. Video link: 5 R-Pod Woes to Avoid.
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Dometic 300 RV Toilet Repair – Step by Step
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video recently released that details how I fixed my third Dometic 300 RV toilet. These toilets have a long-standing leak problem where waste seeps into the outer plastic bowl causing serious odor issues in the RV. it can ruin any camping trip. Here is the link to the corresponding YouTube video: https://youtu.be/4_ChfCv9T1k
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Rv News – 2021 RV News Wrap Up and 2022 Look Ahead
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
We'll share the biggest RV stories for 2021 and look ahead to 2022.
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Ionia State Rec Area — Michigan
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
This podcast is a campground review of Ionia State Rec Area between Grand Rapids and Lansing Michigan along the I-96 corridor. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/UsFCdEZNL7A
Monday Nov 29, 2021
RV News — RV Shipments Break Record, RV Quality, New Ember RV
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Ember RV is new to the small RV market with some great looking and rugged models. RV shipments are breaking records, but is quality suffering? Brand new RV travel tools just launched. We also cover recent travel trends and news in this podcast.