John Marucci - On The Road

Backing into a Campsite – Step by Step

This podcast ties to the recent video on Backing into a Campsite with a travel trailer. 

RV News – Dealer Lots Filling Up & Record RV Shipments – April 2022

This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including how RV dealer lots are filling up and record RV shipments. 

Quick RV News Update – Elkhart Employment Level Up Again

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. 

Why I Sanitize My RVs Hot Water Heater Tank when Dewinterizing

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. 

RV News - Fuel Price Impact on RV Travel, RV Quality Issues, Travel News - March 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. 

My Top 5 Florida State Parks

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. 

5 Things I Still Dislike About RVing After 6 Years!

This podcast counts down my Top 5 RVing dislikes after six years of RVing!

RV First Trip Tips for Beginners

This podcast walks through 12 first RV trip tips and a bonus tip at the end.

RV News – National Park Visitor Numbers and Criticism of Snowbirds in Florida – February 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. 

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park – Florida

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. 

Finding a Good RV Campsite

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 

RV News – New Electric RV Concepts, RV Record Shipments, Travel News

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. 

5 R-Pod Woes to Avoid

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.

Dometic 300 RV Toilet Repair – Step by Step

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

Rv News – 2021 RV News Wrap Up and 2022 Look Ahead

We'll share the biggest RV stories for 2021 and look ahead to 2022. 

Ionia State Rec Area — Michigan

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

 

 

RV News — RV Shipments Break Record, RV Quality, New Ember RV

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. 

R-Pod Outrigger Installation

This podcast follows the R-Pod outrigger installation video and process. This is a serious structural issue on certain R-Pod travel trailers and should be given attention by any owners. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: R-Pod Outrigger Installation.

R-Pod RV - The Missing Outrigger Issue

This podcast speaks to a serious structural issue that may be common on the late 20-teen R-Pod models. If you or someone you know owns an R-Pod from this era, you should be aware this issue with an eye to fixing it. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube Video: R-Pod RV Missing Outriggers.

RV Storage Options for Beginners

On this week's podcast we cover the main storage options for your RV. If you are new to RVing you should become familiar with your storage options. This episode corresponds to the YouTube video: RV Storage Options for Beginners

Rickwood Caverns State Park - Alabama

This podcast is a campground review of Rickwood Caverns State Park 30 miles north of Birmingham Alabama. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ShVYOk5Muc8

RV News - New R-Pod 153 & Winnebago Hike 100 - October 2021

R-Pod lunches new small R-Pod 153 and suspends production on narrow-body trailers. Winnebago launches new Hike 100 smaller adventure trailer. We also cover recent travel trends and news in this podcast. 

RV Winterization - Q&A

These RV winterization questions and answers come from the Rv Winterization Q&A video on YouTube located here: RV Winterization - Q&A

Quick RV News - RV Shipments Break Another Record, but What About Quality?

This short news podcast talks about recent RV news including the RV shipment record set in August. It also covers an update on Canadian RV travel restrictions and news about Love's Travel Stops.  

New 2022 Toyota Tundra & RV Towing - Is it Worth Upgrading to?

This podcast corresponds to a recent YouTube video about the new 2022 Toyota Tundra and considers if this long-awaited truck is worth considering for an upgraded tow vehicle. YouTube video: https://youtu.be/_76C7b_n4Us

RV News - Dealer Speak Out on RV Quality - September 2021

RV dealers speak out on recent RV quality issues. We also cover recent September RV travel trends in this podcast. 

O‘Leno State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of O'Leno State Park just north of High Springs Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/MFiSZYglPb0

RV News - August 2021

We cover some very recent late August RV travel trends and news in this podcast. 

RV Questions & Answers Podcast - August 2021

In this podcast I cover several questions recently asked by YouTube viewers. I am sure there is something to learn from the various questions and answers. 

Hillsborough River State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of Hillsborough River State Park near Tampa Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/uRH-tib4gRE

RV News Deep-Dive - Is it Time to Sell Your RV?

A deep-dive into travel and RV shipment news to determine where things appear to be going. Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_QinSkP2Nv4

Jonathan Dickinson State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of Jonathan Dickinson State Park near Jupiter Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Jonathan Dickinson State Park

RV Questions & Answers Podcast - July 2021

In this podcast I cover several questions recently asked by YouTube viewers. I am sure there is something to learn from the various questions and answers. 

RV Beginner - Travel Planing Tips

What are some solid Beginner RV travel tips? We'll cover this question in this episode. Also in blog form at: johnmarucci.com/blog

Highlands Hammock State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of Highlands Hammock State Park near Sebring Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Highlands Hammock State Park

Lake Manatee State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of Lake Manatee State Park in south central Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Lake Manatee State Park

Let's Talk About RV Build Quality

Why are some RVs not built all that well? We'll cover this question in this episode. Also in blog form at: johnmarucci.com/blog

Silver Springs State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of Silver Springs State Park in central Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Silver Springs State Park.

Rainbow Springs State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of Rainbow Springs State Park in central Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Rainbow Springs State Park

Three Rivers State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of Three Rivers State Park in Florida's panhandle. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Three Rivers State Park

Dometic Thermostat Guide

This podcast is a review and guide of the Dometic CT Thermostat used in many RVs. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Dometic Thermostat Guide

Blackwater River State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of Blackwater River State Park near Pensacola Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Blackwater River State Park

RV Dewinterization Basics

This podcast is on RV winterization and applies to most RVs. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: RV Dewinterization Basics

Big Lagoon State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Big Lagoon State Park

Considerations When Buying Your Next RV

This episodes answers a viewer's question about how to go about buying an RV and what considerations need to be looked at. It's not an easy decision and the four tips given in the podcast will help you focus in on what you really need. 

Controlling Water Usage While RVing - Oxygenics Fury Shower Head Test & Review

Controlling water usage while camping is essential if you want to prolong your time camping and avoid the dump station. One way to do this is by using a shower head to control water usage. This is episode is a review of the oxygenic Fury shower head and how it can help solving this issue.  

Recalling a Recent Near Accident While RV Camping

This short episode covers a recent near accident while RV camping and some lessons learned. 

RV News - February 28, 2021

This podcast covers recent RV news and travel trends for February 2021. 

How to Make it Big on YouTube!

This episode will be a bit different as we’ll get into how YouTube works and my experience with being a content creator over the past nearly four years. It's important to understand YouTube from YouTube's perspective and how that will effect your success as a content creator.

Campground Review - Torreya State Park - Florida

This podcast is a campground review of Torreya State Park in Florida's Panhandle. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Torreya State Park Review