This week on Episode 513 of  the RV Podcast: 









* RV Horror Stories: Real RVers Share Their Most Embarrassing RV Fails and “Operator Errors”







* Is it right for State Parks to give priority camping reservations and special rates only to in-state residents?







* Getting rid of condensation stains on RV shades… there’s an easy solution to make them look like new again.









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RV CONVERSATION OF THE WEEK















This week, we want to share a wild campfire discussion we had during our recent Fantasy RV Tour trip to the Canadian Maritimes.







We were all hanging out one night and got to sharing our most embarrassing mistakes…and many sounded like horror stories. And, yes, I shared mine, too.







This is a fun but educational conversation. You might laugh at our RV mistakes, but you'll hopefully learn from them, too.







 Be sure to hit one of the players above and listen (and watch) the entire conversation!







SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ - Wendy Bowyer















Wendy Bowyer reports on the hot issues most talked about this past week on social media and our RV Lifestyle Community group.







In our RVLifestyle Community General Discussion Space, Loretta posted an RV Cover Question. She and her husband just purchased a 2024 Grand Design Reflection 5th Wheel. They plan to travel from November until early April, and when their 5th wheel is not in use, park it outside on their property. They live in Ohio, and from April through November the temperatures can range 40 and 95 degrees. They made a cement pad that has partial shade and trees. Under these conditions, would you get a cover?







Randall said they used to have a cover for their unit, but every 2-4 years, the cover would have to rip and need to be replaced. After paying $150 each time to replace it they decided to build a carport that is working well.







Michael showed a picture of his travel trailer neatly covered up. He said the cover works great in the northeast winter, but for that summer heat and humidity, he wondered if it would be a mildew trap.







And Brenda & Marc urged Loretta, if she does get one, to get a stronger, well-made cover. The thin ones rip easily from trees or strong winds.







Lots for Loretta to think over.







Also in our RVLifestyle Community, in the RV Travel, Trips & Tours Space, R & T posted they had JUST retired, and were heading out for an RV trip to the Outer Banks. Many in the group were ready to celebrate the big retirement day with them, offering congratulations. Then the couple shared some pictures of themselves parasailing, windsurfing, and posing with their cute Goldendoodle Tucker, living their best life! How inspirational! We love to see these celebration posts.







Then over in our RVLifestyle Facebook Group,