John Marucci - On The Road
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S4 Ep 23RV News – September 2022 – New FTC Rules for RV Dealers & Travel Trailer Market Collapse
This podcast covers the latest RV news for September 2022.
S4 Ep 22Suwannee River State Park Campground Review – Florida
This podcast reviews Suwannee River State Park near Live Oak Florida.
S4 Ep 21RV News – August 2022 – RV Production Downturn
This podcast covers the latest RV news for August 2022.
S4 Ep 20R-Pod RV Long-Term 5-Year Ownership Review
This podcast covers the review of my recently sold 2017 R-Pod 179.
S4 Ep 19RV News – July 2022 – RV Industry Slowdown
This month's RV news talks in-depth about the current RV industry slowdown and what it means to you.
S4 Ep 18Don’t Buy the Wrong RV!
This podcast covers tips to help ensure that your next RV is the right one for your next stage in life and travel.
S4 Ep 17RV News – Recent RV Trip Expenses, Starlink Performance and the Latest RV Trends – June 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.
S4 Ep 16Top 5 – Avoidable RV Newbie Mistakes
This podcast covers my Top 5 Avoidable RV newbie mistakes. I've made each of these newbie mistakes along the way.
S4 Ep 15RV News - Starlink Internet for RVers and the Latest RV Trends – May 2022
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including details about Starlink's internet service for RVers.
S4 Ep 14Backing into a Campsite – Step by Step
This podcast ties to the recent video on Backing into a Campsite with a travel trailer.
S4 Ep 13RV 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.
S4 Ep 12Quick 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.
S4 Ep 11Why 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.
S4 Ep 10RV 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.
S4 Ep 9My 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.
S4 Ep 85 Things I Still Dislike About RVing After 6 Years!
This podcast counts down my Top 5 RVing dislikes after six years of RVing!
S4 Ep 7RV First Trip Tips for Beginners
This podcast walks through 12 first RV trip tips and a bonus tip at the end.
S4 Ep 6RV 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.
S4 Ep 5Topsail 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.
S4 Ep 4Finding 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
S4 Ep 3RV 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.
S4 Ep 25 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.
S4 Ep 1Dometic 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
S3 Ep 41Rv News – 2021 RV News Wrap Up and 2022 Look Ahead
We'll share the biggest RV stories for 2021 and look ahead to 2022.
S3 Ep 40Ionia 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
S3 Ep 39RV 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.
S3 Ep 38R-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.
S3 Ep 37R-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.
S3 Ep 36RV 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
S3 Ep 35Rickwood 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
S3 Ep 34RV 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.
S3 Ep 33RV 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
S3 Ep 32Quick 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.
S3 Ep 31New 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
S3 Ep 30RV 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.
S3 Ep 29O‘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
S3 Ep 28RV News - August 2021
We cover some very recent late August RV travel trends and news in this podcast.
S3 Ep 27RV 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.
S3 Ep 26Hillsborough 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
S1 Ep 25RV 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
S3 Ep 24Jonathan 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
S3 Ep 23RV 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.
S3 Ep 22RV 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
S3 Ep 21Highlands 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
S3 Ep 20Lake 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
S3 Ep 19Let'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
S3 Ep 18Silver 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.
S3 Ep 17Rainbow 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
S3 Ep 16Three 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
S3 Ep 15Dometic 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