It’s holiday gifting season and we’re making it way easier to shop for the campers and RV lovers in your life. In this episode we share a mix of practical gear, clever tools, cozy comforts, and totally fun surprises that work for every kind of camper. Whether they’re brand new to RV life or have been on the road for years, we found ideas that fit every personality and every price point.
This conversation dives into the world of Harvest Hosts, an RV membership program that connects travelers with over 5,500 unique small-business locations—including wineries, breweries, alpaca farms, museums, wildlife rescues, and even missile silos—for free overnight camping. Representatives discuss how the program works, the benefits for both RVers and hosts, surprising and unusual stay locations, membership pricing, how hosts are vetted, and trends in the RV community. Packed with fun stories, humor, and travel insights, this is a lively look at how Harvest Hosts creates memorable experiences while supporting local businesses.
In this interview we sit down with Gordon and Angela from Truck Camper Magazine, the definitive source for everything happening in the truck camper world. They bring years of industry insight and firsthand factory experience to explain how the market has evolved, why demand is rising, and how the Overland and RV communities are influencing each other in powerful new ways. Gordon and Angela walk us through the rapid changes happening across the industry.
PJ sits down with Dominique and François from Safari Condo to explore the story behind the iconic Alto trailer and the family values that shaped the company. What began with Dominique’s father building airplanes in the basement eventually led to designing ultra-light travel trailers that changed how people think about towing and efficienc
PJ is joined by Mike Landers, co-founder of Cozy Camper and a certified RV inspector who traded in his police badge for a life on the road—literally. Mike shares how he and his wife Elizabeth made the leap from law enforcement to full-time RV living and built a business around helping people make smarter RV purchases. From a single listing on the National RV Inspector Association site to running inspections six days a week, their journey is rooted in service, curiosity, and a deep love for camping.
PJ is has a special guest: Ashley Bontrager, founder and CEO of Ember RV. Together, they trace Ashley’s roots from a family legacy at Jayco—yes, the barn-and-chicken-coops origin story!—through the 2016 sale of the company and the spark that led her to launch Ember in 2021.
It’s a bittersweet day at the RV Small Talk Podcast as we gather around the mics for one last episode with Clint – our co-host, video guy, storyteller, and the heart behind so many laughs (and dad jokes) over the years.
In this episode, PJ and Lindsay catch up on everything that’s been happening, from industry news and new trailer models to a look ahead at fall events. PJ shares stories from her trip through the California redwoods (including a stay in a treehouse and an unexpected flat tire), and Lindsay gets ready for open house season and the Texas Tiny Trailer Rally.
It’s a bittersweet day at the RV Small Talk Podcast as we gather around the mics for one last episode with Clint – our co-host, video guy, storyteller, and the heart behind so many laughs (and dad jokes) over the years.
Jimmy Rip shares his RV plans and stories from touring and producing with rock legends like Mick Jagger, Debbie Harry, and Jerry Lee Lewis.