This week on the RV Podcast:




* You’ll meet a legendary retired TV anchorman - Mort Crim, now 90 years old, doing an epic RV journey and exploring campgrounds with his motor scooter. In our conversation of the week, he shares hard-earned wisdom about aging fearlessly and living life to the fullest.



* One of the nation’s biggest RV dealers just had an employee arrested for embezzling $2 million.



* What’s best? A pull-behind trailer or a fifth wheel? Real RVers share their answers.



* All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 561 of the RV Podcast




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We received an interesting note in response to last week’s podcast that featured an interview with an RVer who came down with the Alpha gal syndrome, a potentially life-threatening allergy to meat like beef, pork, lamb that is caused by a bite spread by ticks.



Tick Bite episode and Alpha gal follow-up



In Episode 560 of the podcast, we heard how the RVers can never eat meat again because of how dangerously ill he will become… all because of the tick bite.



There is another danger that Alpha gal causes, and that’s what our email notes. It's from Dr. Tony Graham, of Huntsville, AL. He wrote:




Hey guysI just finished listening to the podcast for the week.  I was particularly interested in the segment on Alpha-gal.You might be interested to know that people with the syndrome can no longer have open heart surgery with a conventional approach.  They can not receive heparin, the drug used to prevent blood clotting during the surgery, since it is animal derived.  I won’t bore you with the details, but the procedure has to be done with another drug which is definitely inferior, and often leads to the patient having more problems with bleeding in the peri-operative period and often needing more blood products. Scary disease!  Plus, I tell people I might become suicidal if I thought I might never again get to have a hamburger or a steak!








Before we get to the news of the week, let’s just take a second to tell you about something we’re really excited about. You know how RVing isn’t just about the places you go, it’s about the people you meet? Well, that’s exactly what we’ve built with our RV Lifestyle Community.



Where RV Stories, Tips, and Friendships Never End



It’s private, it’s ad-free, and it’s filled with folks just like you — RVers who want to share tips, swap stories, and help each other out. We’re in there every day ourselves, so it really feels like a campfire conversation that just keeps going.



And yes, it’s a paid community, but honestly… some things are worth paying for. You get a trusted, safe space, and a group of friends who really get this lifestyle.



So if you’ve been looking for a place where you belong, come join us at RVCommunity.com. We’d love to see you there.



RV LIFESTYLE NEWS OF THE WEEK







​ Mike Wendland full false 53:10 <iframe width="320" height="30" src="https://rvlifestyle.com/?powerpress_embed=112341-podcast&amp;amp;powerpress_player=mediaelement-audio" title="Blubrry Podcast Player" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> https://rvlifestyle.com/tick-disease/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:05:00 +0000 https://rvlifestyle.com/?p=112310 More Than Lyme Disease: The Hidden Tick Disease You’ve Never Heard Of Get ready for the Fall RV Show Season: What to expect and why the RV industry is starting to breathe a bit easier Why RV Tires Seem to Have More Blowouts than Cars All this plus Mike and Jen’s RV Storytime coming up in Episode 560 of the RV Podcast More Than Lyme Disease: The Hidden Tick Disease You’ve Never Heard Of Get ready for the Fall RV Show Season: What to expect and why the RV industry is starting to breathe a bit easier Why RV Tires Seem to Have More Blowouts than Cars This week on the RV Podcast:




* More Than Lyme Disease: The Hidden Tick Disease You’ve Never Heard Of



* Get ready for the Fall RV Show Season: What to expect and why the RV industry is starting to breathe a bit easier



* Why RV Tires Seem to Have More Blowouts than Cars



* All this plus Mike and Jen’s RV Storytime coming up in Episode 560 of the RV Podcast




You can watch the video version from our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel by clicking the player below.







If you prefer an audio-only podcast, you can hear us through your favorite podcast app or listen now through the player below.















The big news for us this week is the release of our epic 30-Day RV Adventure Guide to the Pacific Northwest. This detailed route takes you through the best of Oregon and Washington, weaving in stunning coastal drives, lush forests, and mountain vistas. As a special bonus, we’ve even included an excursion into Vancouver, Canada. Whether you’ve always dreamed of this journey or are planning to return to your favorite spots, this guide makes it effortless to enjoy the very best of the region.



Before we jump into our first segment, we’ve got to tell you - if you’re not already part of our private RV Lifestyle Community over at RVCommunity.com, you’re missing out on some of the best RV conversations anywhere. It’s completely ad-free, it’s friendly, and it’s just full of folks who love swapping tips, sharing travel stories, and helping each other out. We’re in there every day ourselves, so come say hi at RVCommunity.com.



RV NEWS OF THE WEEK







The "Splurgecation" Trend is Taking Over RV Travel 



Here's a fascinating shift in how people are approaching RV travel in 2025 – and it might surprise you! According to major industry reports, 63% of travelers say they will take fewer trips in 2025 but spend more per trip, focusing on one big annual RV adventure rather than frequent weekend getaways. 



They're calling these "splurgecations," and campers are willing to splurge on upgraded experiences, premium campgrounds, and adventure activities like ziplining, guided tours, and fine dining What's really interesting is the rise of passion-driven travel - instead of just picking a famous destination, more travelers are choosing trips based on their interests like baseball stadium tours, brewery crawls, historical sightseeing, or outdoor adventure travel. It's like the RV community is saying, "If we're going to do this, let's make it count!" The trade-off makes sense too - quality over quantity, and with inflation hitting everything, people are being more strategic about their travel budgets.



​No More Limp Mode: Big Win for Diesel RVers and Truck Owners​



RVers who drive diesel motor homes or diesel pickup trucks will be excited to hear that manufacturers will no longer be allowed to program severe, immediate power loss when diesel exhaust fluid runs low or a DEF sensor fails, beginning with 2027 models.