Join PJ, Lindsay and Clint as they explore the wonderful world of weather with meteorologist Avery Tomasco. Avery is an Emmy & Texas AP award winner for “Best Weathercast” in Texas, forecasting for the greater Austin area on CBS Austin, and an incredible resource for all of our weather wonderings. Join us as we figure out if that’s a wall cloud or a shelf cloud, and learn some amazing tips for weather to watch for in your RV!
This is the first of two episodes we recorded at the 2021 Texas Truck Camper Rally, held in Bandera, Texas. The RV Small Talk team was fortunate to host the rally at Skyline Ranch RV Park and to have the sponsorship of Lance Campers for both the rally and these two episodes of the podcast. Join us for stories and banter from the rally itself!
What does a retired NFL pro do to clear his head and find direction and peace? Well, if the NFL pro you’re talking about is Joe Hawley, the answer is to grab your dog, get a van, and hit the road! The RV Small Talk Podcast team had the chance to meet Joe when he came by Princess Craft RV to pick us his new Arctic Fox truck camper. We got his story, heard his “now” and wonder about the amazing future ahead of him. Join us!
More and more of us want to camp with our RVs in remote locations. Public land, BLM land, generally further away from our usual conveniences and amenities. Well, that means venturing out into the homes of nature’s full-time residents. How does one safely set up and camp near wildlife?
After the events in Texas a couple of weeks ago, we really needed to review what we have on hand should a disaster come our way. Most of us raided our camping and RV supplies to keep us warm, fed, hydrated, and healthy. We learned a thing or two, but we also have a better idea of where our packing is lacking. Join the RV Small Talk team and Kate Dunbar, the Campground Gourmet, as we discuss what saved us and what we really need to do better.
Sometimes we look at the options sheets for new trailers and truck campers and just have to wonder why so many items aren’t just standard features at this point! Sure there have been lots of new appliance and equipment options to arrive on the scene with developing technologies over the past few years, but surely some of them have come-of-age and proven themselves to be reliable and desirable. So, what gives?
The RV sales boom of 2020 sounds like it would be outstanding news for everybody who’s involved with the RV industry, but no, that really isn’t the case. Dealerships may have been going gangbusters moving inventory, but so many related jobs all across the RV landscape have been hit hard. In this episode, we learn about who this historic RV sales boom HAS NOT been helping. 2020… it’s a double-edged sword for everybody.
The very recognizable Fiberglass-Shell trailers have a real fan-base in the trailer community. So, why did Airstream decide to pull the plug on their fiberglass Nest just a short time ago? The RV Small Talk team discusses what makes fiberglass trailers like the Casita, Oliver, and Big Foot enticing to so many people… and then they muse over the reasons Airstream decided not to continue in the fiberglass game, at this time.
What motivates someone to make the change from one RV to another? What features, design, etc. would make someone research and go through the trouble? We’ll bring stories like Storme’s from time to time because, well… RV’ers are some of the most interesting and nicest people anywhere! Also, what can you do with your RV during the holidays? Well, we talk up some ideas. Join Us!
It’s time for this year’s RV Small Talk Gift Guide! We’ll share quite a few of the comfy, cool, and techie things that have caught our eyes for the 2020 gift-giving season. You’re bound to find a gift for yourself or the RV-loving… but hard to shop for, person in your life. Head on over to RVSmallTalk.com for affiliate links and get your shopping done early this year!