Category: Podcasts
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More People Living in RVs — But Not Traveling
In this episode of Beyond the Wheel, Kenny and Sean dive into a growing trend that’s reshaping RV life: people living full-time in RVs without traveling. The image of the open road is what we all think of when we picture RV life, but for hundreds of thousands of people, that’s not the reality anymore. Since…
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Hershey RV Show & State of RVing – What the Numbers Really Mean
In this episode of Beyond the Wheel: Drivers Edition, Kenny and Sean dive into the 2025 Hershey RV Show attendance numbers and talk with you about what those numbers really say about the RV industry right now. We break down: Whether you’re a buyer, dealer, or just an RV enthusiast, this episode will help you understand where RVing stands now…
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RV Time Capsule
RVing Time Capsules: How RV Travel Has Changed in the Last Decade How has RVing changed since we first hit the road? In this episode of Beyond the Wheel, Sean and Kenny look back on their RVing journeys — Sean starting in 2014, Kenny in 2016 — and compare those early days to how travel looks…
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RVing for Your Passions
Episode Overview In this episode of Beyond the Wheel, Sean and Kenny dive into a new way to think about RV travel: passion-driven RV adventures. Instead of just asking “Where should we go?”, they challenge you to ask “What do I love—and how can I build a trip around it?” From foodies chasing BBQ trails to photographers hunting the…
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Tales from the Slide-Out
Summary In this episode of Beyond the Wheel, Sean and Kenny delve into the intriguing world of RV legends, campground myths, and strange experiences encountered on the road. They explore various myths surrounding RV camping, including campground codes, overnight parking policies, and the role of technology in monitoring RV behavior. The conversation also touches on…
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Driver’s Edition July 2025
Episode Summary In this Driver’s Edition of Beyond the Wheel, Kenny kicks things off with a quick recap of his latest travels, including their first Passport America campground stay in Canada and how his new Watchdog surge protector alerted him of some potential issues. Then, it’s time for a deep dive into the latest headlines shaking…
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Overland Outfitters: Vintage Style, Rugged Function
In this episode of Beyond The Wheel, we’re joined by Jeff and Shrinka from Overland Outfitters—makers of premium, handcrafted storage solutions for Jeeps, overland vehicles, and RVs. You’ll hear how their company combines rugged function with vintage style, and how their mission extends far beyond just selling gear. Jeff shares the design process behind their leather-and-canvas…
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Protect Your RV Like a Pro: Surge Protectors & Voltage Boosters with Hughes Autoformers
In this episode of Beyond The Wheel, we sit down with Brett Thomas, General Manager of Hughes Autoformers, to break down the essential (but often overlooked) gear that protects your RV’s electrical system. Brett shares why low voltage is the silent killer of modern RVs, how surge protection really works, and what makes Hughes’ products stand…
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Revolutionizing Roof Rack Mounts with Michael Davis of Hard Impact Designs
Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with Michael Davis, the founder and one-man operation behind Hard Impact Designs. Michael shares how frustration with rooftop tent installs led him to invent a game-changing quick-release mounting system. What started as a DIY sketch on graph paper evolved into a durable, multifunctional solution now trusted by…
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State of the RV & Overland Industry: From Expo Trails to Tariff Talks
In this Drivers Edition, Kenny recaps his recent trip to Overland Expo West, where attendance held strong despite expectations of a slowdown. He shares insights on buzzworthy gear like the Jeep/Dometic ARTT rooftop system and weighs in on industry chatter following the Overland Collective merger. From there, we dive into the real talk on the RV industry’s rebound —…