Brand-new RVs are being liquidated in the middle of peak camping season, and that's just the beginning.

In this week's RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland examines why the RV industry is facing growing challenges, what the newly announced Patrick-Lippert merger could mean for RV owners, and why record Fourth of July crowds created chaos in many National Parks.

Also this week:

• A look at the latest RV safety recalls

• Expanding public campgrounds that could make reservations easier

• An inspiring story about one RVer who accomplished an incredible National Park milestone

Every story featured in this episode is fully sourced. Click the transcript tab for complete show notes and links to every article referenced.

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