Best Fifth Wheel Podcasts (2025)

There is no shortage of RV products and gear that is advertised online every day. But some of those products are over-hyped or even useless. This podcast exposes 5 of the worst RV products that you should probably avoid. Here are links to the products recommended in this podcast- * Happy Camper waste tank treatment - https://amzn.to/4oKMqQ1 *Flexib…

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#197 - Exposed - RV Dirty Tricks That Cost You Lots Of Money 11:20

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RV buyers often lose more money in the buying process at RV dealers than almost anywhere else. And RV dealers often use a series of dirty tricks to wring as much money out of the RV sale as they possibly can. So this podcast explains how you can be ready for their most often used dirty tricks and have a pleasant buying experience instead. 🟢 GET MY …

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The Seller Carry Mouse Trap 9:30

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Seller financing is a great way to handle the banking on an RV Park – or it can also be a trap. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review the fine points that separate a successful seller carry transaction from an unhappy buyer’s mouse trap.By Frank Rolfe

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#196 - The Best RV Gear We Bought For Our New RV! 15:24

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We just transitioned and downsized from a 40 foot motorhome to a 28 foot travel trailer. And much of the RV gear and equipment that we had used for years with our motorhome was not the best choice for our new RV. So this podcast lists several items that we bought for the travel trailer that have really worked out well for us and might be good ideas…

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#194 - Buying Smaller Motorhomes vs Buying Travel Trailers. What's The Best Choice? 10:20

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If you don't want a large RV, in many cases you still have to decide whether it should be a smaller motorhome or a travel trailer. And there are advantages and disadvantages of going either way. So this podcast explains what you need to know to make the best decision for your RVing needs! 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying…

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#193 - The Huge Hershey RV Show - The Future Of RVs On Display! 11:42

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The Hershey RV Show is billed as "America's largest RV show", and it certainly is a major forum for manufacturers to release their new offerings and provide insight into where the industry is headed in the near future. So I attended the show and inspected hundreds of RVs at my own expense to help bring to you the latest trends and RV models that ca…

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#192 - The Best Low Cost Class A Motorhomes to Buy Now 10:54

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Class A RV motorhomes have a lot of great advantages that many people love. But some of them are just too expensive for many people to be able to afford. So this podcast lists 3 of the best low cost Class A RVs that will be a lot more affordable and still provide good overall build quality. 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buyi…

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What Would Sam Zell Say Right Now? 9:20

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The late Sam Zell was the largest owner of RV Parks in American history – and he was a huge fan of unstable economic times. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review what Sam Zell might be saying about this current chapter in America.By Frank Rolfe

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#191 - Buying New RVs vs Buying Used RVs - What's The Smartest Choice? 13:08

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Many RV buyers get stuck when trying to make the decision on buying either a new or used RV. And there is a lot to consider to be able to make the right choice. This podcast explains the pros and cons of buying either new or used RVs, and helps you make the right decision for your needs. 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying …

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#190 - We Sold Our Newmar Motorhome And Our New RV Is A Huge Change! 11:46

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One of the great things about RVing is that you can change the RV to fit your circumstances in life whenever you want. So this podcast is about the huge change that we have made to a new RV after selling our beloved Newmar Kountry Star diesel pusher motorhome. I also explain why we made this change, and provide a tour of the RV's interior. Here's a…

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Flower Idioms: Gild the lily; Paint the lily; Lily-white; Lily-livered; Pushing up daisies; Whoops-a-daisy; Ups-a-daisy; Fresh as a daisy; Shrinking Violet; Wallflower 17:55

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Pigeon-livered; Oops-a-daisy; Oops; Whoops.

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Never Relax Your Standards! 10:03

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Once you have set your goals in buying an RV Park it’s essential that you never relax those standards. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the correct way to derive your target metrics and then the essential reasons you must never change those, regardless of events.By Frank Rolfe

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#189 - Gas Powered RVs vs Diesel Powered RVs - Which Is Best? 14:13

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One of the biggest decisions that many RVers have to make is whether they should choose a motorhome or towable RV that uses either a gasoline or diesel powered engine. This podcast explains the pros and cons for both engines in either a motorhome or a tow vehicle for travel trailers and fifth wheels. 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To …

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#188 - Thousand Trails Haters - Why Are So Many People Complaining? 13:32

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The Thousand Trails camping system is being used and enjoyed by lots of RVers. But there is a very vocal and critical group of RVers who seem to hate almost everything about Thousand Trails camping memberships. So what are they complaining about and how should it affect your decision to tay at Thousand Trails parks and campgrounds? Thus podcast hel…

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The Role Of Park Models 9:37

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The RV Park business model is based on the goal of attaining the highest occupancy and revenue possible given the existing location and structure. But not all RV Parks share the same path to achieve this noble purpose. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore how to expand your net income through the careful use of park models.…

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#187 - The Best Luxury Motorhomes For Traveling In Style And Comfort 10:30

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Luxury motorhome buyers demand more features and amenities to make their RVing adventures comfortable and enjoyable. So which motorhomes are the best to buy to get all the goodies that you want, and make sure that it's a good RV brand as well? This podcast explains what you need to know! 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying …

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Butterfly and butter idioms, and suck it up buttercup! -- Butterflies in your stomach; social butterfly; the butterfly effect; suck it up buttercup; butter wouldn't melt in one's mouth; 19:35

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Gaudy as a butterfly; break a butterfly on a wheel; kill a gnat with a sledgehammer; bread always falls on the buttered side; bread and butter; butterface; butter someone up

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#186 - RV Repair Nightmares - Good news! Help Is On The Way! 12:07

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For years, getting RVs repaired in a timely manner and done right has been a problem, an ongoing issue in the RV industry! But the good news is that changes are happening right now, and there is a way to resolve those problems and get your RV repaired quickly and correctly. And this podcast explains how you do that! The website mentioned in this po…

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Hook Idioms: By hook or by crook; On tenterhooks; Hooking up; Hookers; Get you hooks into somebody; Meathooks; Swallow something hook, line, and sinker; Wriggle off the hook; Off the Hook; On the Hook 17:21

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Let someone off the hook; Ringing off the hook; Wriggle out of

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#185 - The Best Class C RVs For Couples To Buy 12:33

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Class C RVs are one of the most popular motorhomes in the industry. But they tend to be bought by those with families more than anyone else. However, what if a couple likes the size of a Class C? What features should they look for to fit them best? And which brands and models are best for them to buy? This podcast helps answer those questions! 🟢 GE…

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Understanding The Supply Side 9:23

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The most fundamental rule of economics is “supply and demand”. Yet too many RV Park buyers fail to grasp how the single most important factors in your success is simply how easy it is to build another RV Park down the street. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review how to determine future supply and why it’s so vital to your long-term…

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Pig Idioms: Pig in a Poke; Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered; Hogwash; You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear; Lipstick on a pig; wrestling with pigs; Happy as a pig in mud 15:12

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Don't cast your pearls before swine; Like pigs in clover; Go hog wild; Hog heaven; Greedy pig; Pig out; Eat like a pig; Make a pig of oneself; Selfish pig; Go whole hog

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#184 - My New RV Is Broke!!! Here's Why ... And It's Not What You Think! 10:02

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In the discussion about new RV quality, there is one area that often gets overlooked or at least doesn't get the attention that it deserves. And this podcast explains what that important factor is and how to protect yourself when you buy a new RV! 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://p…

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"Is That The Best You Can Do?" 10:47

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When you own an RV Park there are seven words that can save you a ton of money: “is that the best you can do?”. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore how you can shave significant money off any vendor interaction – and teach good business skills to your manager – with this one simple question.…

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#183 - The Best Half Ton Towable Travel Trailers You Can Buy 10:12

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Lots of travel trailer buyers have half ton pickups and they want to use it as their tow vehicle. And every year lots of travel trailers are sold as being "half ton towable". But that is not always true! This podcast explains what a true half ton towable travel trailer is, and how you can get the best ones for overall build quality. 🟢 GET MY RV BUY…

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#182 - The Top 5 Motorhome Mistakes That Lots Of RVers Make 11:23

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Every year thousands of people buy motorhome RVs. And every year, many are not happy with what they get. So this podcast explains the top 5 mistakes that motorhome owners make and how you can avoid them. Here is the link to my video on fluid analysis for used motorhomes - https://youtu.be/abNq3Z8HUJo Here is the link to Wholesale Warranties if you …

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Avoiding Reckless Behavior 10:52

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Taking chances with the hope of making money is known as “calculated risk”, while doing so with zero hope of making money is simply “reckless”. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to unlock what these “reckless behaviors” are for RV Park owners and how to eliminate them.By Frank Rolfe

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#181 - Why Are There So Many Airstream Haters Out There? 11:33

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Airstream travel trailers are iconic in the RV world. They are easily recognized by their shape and appearance. But there is an amazing number of Airstream haters who post negativity about Airstream online. Why is that? And do they have valid reasons for feeling the way they do? This podcast will help answer those questions. 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUID…

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#180 - The Best Travel Trailers For Couples That You Should Buy 11:24

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Travel trailers are the best selling category of the RV industry. But most travel trailers are made for family vacations and weekends. However, many couples are starting to choose a travel trailer instead of a motorhome. And that kind of RV needs to be completely different from the ones built mainly for families. So this podcast explains what you s…

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#179 - The Top 3 Tow Dollies For Towing Behind A Motorhome 11:38

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A lot of RVers choose a tow dolly to bring along another vehicle on their RV travels. It lets them use that vehicle instead of the motorhome for around town driving and day trips. But which tow dolly should they choose? This podcast helps explain how a tow dolly works and gives you 3 of the best to choose from. Here are the links to past videos I h…

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"First You Get On, Then You Get Honest" 10:18

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There’s an old saying in business that “first you get on, then you get honest” – and that’s definitely true in the RV Park industry. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore why most RV Park buyers have to take a leap of faith at the beginning and then solidify their position later. We’re also going to review some methods to mitigate …

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#178 - The Top 3 No-Slide Travel Trailers You Can Buy 12:51

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Lots of RVers love to have slide rooms in their RV. But there is also plenty of other RVers who don't want slides at all. This podcast explains why they choose not to have slide rooms in their RV and provides a list of the top 3 brands and models of no-slide travel trailers to choose from. 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buyin…

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#177 - Online RV Reviews - Can You Really Trust Them Anymore? 13:39

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There are lots of opinions that swirl around online about RV builders and models as well as the industry in general. And many of those reviews are contradictory. So are all of them trustworthy? Why do so many seemed to be biased these days? How can you get the truth about RV brands that you may be interested in? This podcast helps answer those ques…

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All About NDA's 10:13

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Non-Disclosure Agreements are a common part of buying RV Parks, but they have to be properly analyzed to protect your interests. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the concept of NDA’s, what the risks are, and how to mitigate them.By Frank Rolfe

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#176 - The Top 3 Used Fifth Wheels RVs To Buy Between 2010 - 2019 10:47

5M ago10:47

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The used fifth wheel market is very popular among RV buyers in general. And there are some great deals that can be had by shopping for used fifth wheels. But which RV brands should you buy to put the odds on your side that you will be getting a good RV that you will be happy with for many years to come? This podcast provides my recommendations for …

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#175 - The Top 3 Tow Bars To Use For RV Flat Towing 11:08

6M ago11:08

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A lot of RVers like to take another vehicle along on their RVing adventures. And one way to do that is to flat tow the vehicle behind the RV. So a tow bar is needed to attach the RV to the vehicle. But which tow bar is best to use? This podcast covers the top 3 tow bars that I recommend for successful flat towing! Here are the links for the tow bar…

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Cancelling Contracts Without Burning Bridges 10:42

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Every good RV Park contract should allow the buyer to cancel during the due diligence or financing contingencies. But how can you cancel a contract without burning your bridges with the seller or broker? In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore some smart methods to give you the power to cancel deals without offending the other partie…

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#174 - The Best 50 Amp Portable Generators For RV Travel And Camping 11:16

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Having a portable inverter generator along on your RV travels and camping adventures is always a good idea. Whether you mostly stay in RV parks or just boondock. But what choices do you have when your RV has a 50 amp electrical service? And which generators that are big enough for that kind of electrical demand would be best to buy now? This podcas…

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#173 - The Top 3 Class B RVs For Fulltime Travel and Adventures 11:42

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Class B RVs are one of the hottest segments of the motorhome industry today. But are they built well enough for fulltime RVing? And if so, which brands and models should you choose? This podcast answers those questions! 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.com/b/cPLl 🟢 GET MY RV…

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Megatrend Power 11:17

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In 1982 John Naisbitt published "Megatrends" which referred to forces so strong in the economy that you could not prosper unless you were aligned with them. There are a huge number of "megatrends" at work in the U.S. economy today and in this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review each one and how it relates to this sector.…

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#172 - The Top 5 RV Accessories That We Wouldn't Be Without! 11:29

6M ago11:29

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RVing involves acquiring a lot of accessories as you go that makes your travel and camping better and more enjoyable. But some of the RV accessories you buy become so valuable to you that you depend on them all the time and you come to love them. And this podcast lists our top 5 RV accessories that we love and want to share with you. Enjoy! Here ar…

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#171 - Huge Thousand Trails RV Camping Membership Changes - Are They Better or Worse? 23:46

7M ago23:46

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Thousand Trails is a large network of RV parks that requires a membership to be able to stay and enjoy all of their features. And I have always said that our Thousand Trails membership has saved us more money by far in our full-time RV travels than anything else we have done. But recently big changes have been made to the memberships that Thousand …

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When Numbers Don’t Align 10:11

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It can often be a huge shock when you get the seller’s financial numbers during due diligence. And how those align with what they promised you can have some important consequences in your view of the property. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore how numbers alignment can tell you a lot about a property.…

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#170 - RV Brand Surprises I Found At The Tampa RV Supershow 11:57

7M ago11:57

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The two big industry RV shows each year are great for keeping up with the latest in what's going on in the RV industry. And I was surprised by some of the brands that I saw at the Tampa Supershow. This podcast is all about those surprises. 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK - https://payhip.co…

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#169 - RV Private Seller Scams - Don't Get Taken By These Con Artists! 12:02

7M ago12:02

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The internet has made long distance buying of RVs possible. But it has also created an opportunity for scam artists to cheat more RV buyers than ever before. This podcast explains how their scams work and how you can protect yourself when buying an RV from any private seller. 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money …

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Culinary Camping for RV Enthusiasts 15:31

7M ago15:31

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ulinary camping is revolutionizing the RV experience by blending the joys of outdoor adventure with the pleasures of gourmet cooking. Rather than relying on pre-packaged meals or basic campfire fare like hot dogs and marshmallows, RVers are seeking out farm-based camping sites where they can source fresh, local ingredients—think ripe tomatoes, frag…

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The Power Of Volume 10:28

7M ago10:28

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If you’re trying to find an RV Park to buy, then one of the most important forces to harness is “volume”. Even average negotiators can come away with great acquisitions if they simply employ the power of numbers. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review how you can put together an aggressive campaign to build greater volume of deal flo…

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#168 - RV Show Quality Control Fails - Here's What Came Out Of The Factory! 17:03

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Quality control at some RV manufacturers is really bad. But how bad does it get? This podcast covers the poor workmanship and inexcusable fails that I saw at a recent regional RV show and explains how you can avoid these kind of problems when you buy an RV. 🟢 GET MY RV BUYING GUIDE FOR USED RVs - "How To Avoid Buying An RV Money Pit" AT THIS LINK -…