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!
Is the cold really a good reason to stop camping? Surely, for some, it is… but just a few modifications in the way we camp can result in longer camping seasons. With a little knowledge and a pivot or two, you may find yourself having the best camping of the year when it’s cold! So, before you call it all off for the year, take a listen and get inspired for winter-time RV fun!
The freedom of living and working on your own terms, on the road, is the dream for many, but Mandy Lea and Kendrick Callaway can attest to the unique issues 2020 has presented to full-time working nomads like them. Join us as we get insight into the unique pivots Mandy and Kendrick have made to keep life and the business going!
Most RVers will simply run with the toilet systems that came with their campers… but there are options! We’ll discuss the various types of toilets you can find out there. And, we’ll also talk a bit about the pros and cons of each system. Maybe you’ll find a system that works better for you and the way you plan to camp!
This go around, Lindsay and Clint wonder what it would be like to RV around Europe. Would it be all that different? We talk about how RV rallies are different right now. AND, Lindsay had a perilous adventure on the way home from the 2020 Texas Tiny Trailer Rally with her kids. It wasn’t funny then… but it really is now! Join Us!
So many new RV buyers are waiting for their RVs to arrive from the manufacturers, we decided to call up a few to see what’s holding up production. We called our friends at InTech RV, nüCamp RV, Lance Camper, HOST Campers, and TAXA Outdoors to see what struggles they’re facing during COVID-19 times. You might be surprised at what components the factories are having a hard time getting. We were!
The expectations for RVer’s have risen, and now we want ALL of our appliances and devices to work… even when we’re unplugged on BLM land. The big question is always “will the Air Conditioner work?” on the trailer when unplugged. Weeeellllllll… it’s becoming a reality! We asked Mark Spilsbury from Go Power! about what their systems can do for RVers. Prepare for a technical deep dive! Prepare to be amazed! RV Solar, RV Lithium Ion, and RV Inverters make it all happen.