John Marucci - On The Road: Recent Episodes
John Marucci - On The Road
This podcast covers the basics of understanding towing risk, trailer sway, and weight distribution so that you can have a safer towing experience.
This podcast covers the basics of understanding your tow vehicle's towing capacity so you can have a safer towing experience.
This podcast covers the basics of understanding your tow vehicle's payload capacity and GVWR so you can have a safer towing experience.
This episode covers RV industry news for February 2025 and the latest dust-up about U.S. National Park budget issues. I also go into detail arguing for higher entrance fees at Park properties.
This podcast covers my 5 years and over 600 nights of use of my Keystone Bullet travel trailer. The good, bad, and upgrades.
This podcast reviews the campground and park amenities at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida.
Link to the Docs & Downloads mentioned: https://johnmarucci.com/docs-downloads/
This podcast covers RV news and a look at other travel news. We also discuss if its a good time to buy a new RV.
This podcast covers RV news and a look at the early results of Florida’s change to the state park reservation system.
This podcast covers best practices for managing water usage and waste tank capacities while at partial hookup and no hookup campsites.
This podcast walks through the steps I take to effectively manage my RV's black tank at a full hookup campsite.
Every RVer should be aware of this issue. If you lose your furnace in winter, it could be dangerous.
This podcast covers my first three years of owning my 2020 Keystone Bullet 243BHS travel trailer. It was a mixed bag at best even for a pre-pandemic-built travel trailer.
This month's RV news talks in-depth about the current RV industry slowdown and what it means to you.
This podcast covers tips to help ensure that your next RV is the right one for your next stage in life and travel.
This podcast covers some recent RV trips and expenses, how Starlink satellite internet service worked when traveling to various Michigan State Parks, and the latest RV trends.
This podcast covers my Top 5 Avoidable RV newbie mistakes. I've made each of these newbie mistakes along the way.
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including details about Starlink's internet service for RVers.
This podcast ties to the recent video on Backing into a Campsite with a travel trailer.
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including how RV dealer lots are filling up and record RV shipments.
This quick RV News Update covers the latest manufacturing employment numbers for Elkhart, Indiana for March 2022 and my commentary on RV quality and the risk of too many RVs being produced.
In this podcast, I reply to several people who have asked me why I allow bleach solution into my RVs hot water tank as part of my RV dewinterzation plumbing sanitization process. I cite a study that shows that a very diluted bleach solution left in the metal hot water tank for a very short period holds little long-term risk of corroding the tank vs. the greater health risk of not sanitizing the tank.
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including how energy prices are affecting RV travel. Data-driven RV news coming at you now.
This podcast counts down my top five Florida State Parks. I've been visiting Florida by RV for several years and have stayed at dozens of state parks. These five make my list.
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including the 2021 National Park visitor numbers. We also cover recent criticism of snowbirds taking up sites in Florida. Data-driven RV news coming at you now.
This podcast is a review of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Florida's Panhandle on the Emerald Coast between Destin and Seaside Florida. It is home to a world-class sugar-sand beach and boasts huge recreational activities.
We walk through the best way to find a good campsite for those new to RVing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Finding a Good RV Campsite
This week's podcast covers the very latest RV news, including the new EV RV concepts coming out of the Florida RV Supershow. We also cover 2021 RV record shipment news which isn't all good. We may be at a market top for RV pricing. Data-driven RV news coming at you now.
This podcast corresponds to the latest YouTube video by the same title and covers five extremely important issues for owners or potential owners to be aware of on late-model R-Pod travel trailers. Video link: 5 R-Pod Woes to Avoid.
This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video recently released that details how I fixed my third Dometic 300 RV toilet. These toilets have a long-standing leak problem where waste seeps into the outer plastic bowl causing serious odor issues in the RV. it can ruin any camping trip. Here is the link to the corresponding YouTube video: https://youtu.be/4_ChfCv9T1k
This podcast is a campground review of Ionia State Rec Area between Grand Rapids and Lansing Michigan along the I-96 corridor. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/UsFCdEZNL7A
Ember RV is new to the small RV market with some great looking and rugged models. RV shipments are breaking records, but is quality suffering? Brand new RV travel tools just launched. We also cover recent travel trends and news in this podcast.
This podcast follows the R-Pod outrigger installation video and process. This is a serious structural issue on certain R-Pod travel trailers and should be given attention by any owners. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: R-Pod Outrigger Installation.
This podcast speaks to a serious structural issue that may be common on the late 20-teen R-Pod models. If you or someone you know owns an R-Pod from this era, you should be aware this issue with an eye to fixing it. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube Video: R-Pod RV Missing Outriggers.
On this week's podcast we cover the main storage options for your RV. If you are new to RVing you should become familiar with your storage options. This episode corresponds to the YouTube video: RV Storage Options for Beginners
This podcast is a campground review of Rickwood Caverns State Park 30 miles north of Birmingham Alabama. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ShVYOk5Muc8
R-Pod lunches new small R-Pod 153 and suspends production on narrow-body trailers. Winnebago launches new Hike 100 smaller adventure trailer. We also cover recent travel trends and news in this podcast.
These RV winterization questions and answers come from the Rv Winterization Q&A video on YouTube located here: RV Winterization - Q&A
This short news podcast talks about recent RV news including the RV shipment record set in August. It also covers an update on Canadian RV travel restrictions and news about Love's Travel Stops.
This podcast corresponds to a recent YouTube video about the new 2022 Toyota Tundra and considers if this long-awaited truck is worth considering for an upgraded tow vehicle. YouTube video: https://youtu.be/_76C7b_n4Us
RV dealers speak out on recent RV quality issues. We also cover recent September RV travel trends in this podcast.
This podcast is a campground review of O'Leno State Park just north of High Springs Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/MFiSZYglPb0
In this podcast I cover several questions recently asked by YouTube viewers. I am sure there is something to learn from the various questions and answers.
This podcast is a campground review of Hillsborough River State Park near Tampa Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/uRH-tib4gRE
A deep-dive into travel and RV shipment news to determine where things appear to be going. Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_QinSkP2Nv4
This podcast is a campground review of Jonathan Dickinson State Park near Jupiter Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Jonathan Dickinson State Park
In this podcast I cover several questions recently asked by YouTube viewers. I am sure there is something to learn from the various questions and answers.
What are some solid Beginner RV travel tips? We'll cover this question in this episode. Also in blog form at: johnmarucci.com/blog
This podcast is a campground review of Highlands Hammock State Park near Sebring Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Highlands Hammock State Park
This podcast is a campground review of Lake Manatee State Park in south central Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Lake Manatee State Park
Why are some RVs not built all that well? We'll cover this question in this episode. Also in blog form at: johnmarucci.com/blog
This podcast is a campground review of Silver Springs State Park in central Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Silver Springs State Park.
This podcast is a campground review of Rainbow Springs State Park in central Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Rainbow Springs State Park
This podcast is a campground review of Three Rivers State Park in Florida's panhandle. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Three Rivers State Park
This podcast is a review and guide of the Dometic CT Thermostat used in many RVs. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Dometic Thermostat Guide
This podcast is a campground review of Blackwater River State Park near Pensacola Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Blackwater River State Park
This podcast is on RV winterization and applies to most RVs. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: RV Dewinterization Basics
This podcast is a campground review of Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Big Lagoon State Park
This episodes answers a viewer's question about how to go about buying an RV and what considerations need to be looked at. It's not an easy decision and the four tips given in the podcast will help you focus in on what you really need.
Controlling water usage while camping is essential if you want to prolong your time camping and avoid the dump station. One way to do this is by using a shower head to control water usage. This is episode is a review of the oxygenic Fury shower head and how it can help solving this issue.
This short episode covers a recent near accident while RV camping and some lessons learned.
This episode will be a bit different as we’ll get into how YouTube works and my experience with being a content creator over the past nearly four years. It's important to understand YouTube from YouTube's perspective and how that will effect your success as a content creator.
This podcast is a campground review of Torreya State Park in Florida's Panhandle. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Torreya State Park Review
This podcast is a product review for the Furrion Access LTE Wifi Router for RVs. This corresponds to the video called: Furrion Access Router Review
This a podcast based on a video I did a few years back but the tips are still relevant for those contemplating a long RV road trip. This corresponds to the video called: Lessons Learned from Long RV Road Trips
This podcast is a campground review of Lakepoint State Park. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Lakepoint State Park Campground Review.
This is the audio of the Fort Wilderness campground review video done a few years ago. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Fort Wilderness campground review.
In this episode, we'll walk through the problem I had with my RV water pump and how we went about troubleshooting it. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: RV Water Pump Troubleshooting.
In this episode of John Marucci – On The Road, we’ll talk about 8 ways to tote your bikes when traveling with your RV. This podcast corresponds to the blog post on johnmarucci.com/blog.
In this episode of John Marucci – On The Road, we’ll talk about 5 things you can do during the RV off-season to get a head start for next season. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: 5 Things to do Off-Season.
Campground Review of Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham Alabama. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Oak Mountain State Park Review
Step-by-Step process of identifying and troubleshooting a water leak in an RV. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: RV Water Leak Troubleshooting
This live show focuses on best practices around RV trip planning. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Live Show 007 - RV Trip Planning Basics
Step-by-Step process to winterize an RV for beginners. This podcast corresponds to this YouTube video: RV Winterization Basics For Beginners
We speak to the importance of using a weight distribution hitch when towing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Using an RV Weight Distribution Hitch
This live show focuses on RV winterizing for those new to RVing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Live Show 006 - RV Winterization Basics
These 8 things are what I would do immediately upon getting a new RV. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: 8 Must Do New RV Upgrades
Campground review for Fort Custer State Rec Area near Augusta Michigan. Kind of a hidden gem for recreation. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Fort Custer State Rec Area
This tracks with the video on our YouTube channel depicting how to replace vinyl trim on your RV. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: RV Vinyl Trim Replacement
We compare to twin-bed models to see which would work best. The podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: R-Pod 191 vs NoBo 16.2 - Battle of the Twins
This live show focuses on understanding RV warranties for those new to RVing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Live Show 005 - Warranty Basics
There were more issues than I would have liked to have seen with my Keystone Bullet travel trailer. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Keystone Bullet 1st Birthday Review
We look at all the items we had to maintain or mod during the R-Pod's third year of life. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: R-Pod 179 Year-3 Mods and Maintenance
This live show focuses on Dometic refrigerators and general RV refrigerator best practices for those new to RVing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Live Show 004 - Dometic Refrigerator Basics
You need to be aware of the issues just now with buying an RV. This podcast ties to the corresponding YouTube video: Buying an RV During Unprecedented Times
We review the new (as of July 2020) R-Pod 202 and reveal the benefits and a few drawbacks of the new model. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: R-Pod 202, is it Right for You?
This live show focuses on learning how to best use an RV dump station for those new to RVing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Live Show 003 - Dump Station Basics
Step-by-Step instruction on how to install a Fanmate cover on your RV. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Installing a Fanmate Cover on Your RV
This live show focuses on towing basics for those new to RVing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Live Show 002 - Towing Basics
We walk through favorite features to both of these models I've owned and used extensively. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: R-Pod vs Keystone Bullet Favorite RV Features
This live show focuses on dewinterizing your RV basics for those new to RVing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Live Show 001 - Dewinterization Basics
Tips for monitoring the home front when you are traveling with your RV. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: RV Travel Tips to Monitoring the Home Front
We walk through a review of my 2017 Toyota Tundra after using it for three years. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Toyota Tundra: Long-Term Review
Lessons learned from doing long-term trips with both my Keystone Bullet and my R-Pod 179. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Long Trip Lessons Learned
We look at 10 things when doing this RV hands-on comparison. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: 10 Trip Items Comparison R-Pod vs Bullet
This is a podcast talking about delaying RV travel. It was first published in the spring of 2020 during the height of the first wave of the pandemic. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: 5 Reasons to Postpone RV Travel
Get the most when you decide to sell your RV. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Selling Your RV - 5 Tips to Help You Maximize Your Return
Story of having a toilet go bad while we were traveling and step-by-step instruction on replacement. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Replacing a Dometic 300 Series Toilet
We walk through six great ways to view media on your RV TV. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: 6 Ways To View Entertainment On Your RV TV
A complete campground review of Grayton Beach State Park in the panhandle of Florida. It is a beautiful campground in an amazing location. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Campground Review: Grayton Beach State Park
You don't have to wait for next camping season to get ready for it. Here are five tips to help you get going early! This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Get a Head Start for Next Camping Season
5 things to consider before taking the dive into buying an RV! This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: 5 Things I'm Glad I Didn't Know Before I Bought My RV
A walk through of the top five things I wish I'd known prior to buying my first RV. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: 5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Purchased My RV
Campground review of a Michigan State Park just north east of Detroit. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Campground Review - Algonac State Park
Review of a very cool fridge/freeze great for additional cold items when camping. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Edgestar Fridge/Freezer Review
8 Tips for Getting Out of Town Quick on Your Next RV Trip will help you expedite your exit to that next great destination! This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: 8 Tips for Getting Out of Town Quick
Best practices for prepping your RV for off-season storage. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: RV Off-Season Interior Prep
Walks through best ideas for keeping your RV sellable for top dollar. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Preparing Your RV Now to Sell for Top $ Later
RVs are not cheap to own. You should fully understand the ongoing costs associated with RV ownership before you take the plunge. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: 7 Costs of RV Ownership
Second of two episodes concerning my R-Pod 179 floor issue. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: R-Pod Floor Warranty Issues 2 of 2
First of two episodes concerning my R-Pod 179 floor issue. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: R-Pod Floor Warranty Issues 1 of 2
Review of the basics of an RV warranty, something very important to understand for those getting started with RVing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: RV Warranty Basics
Close look at the Dometic Refrigerator in the R-Pod 179. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Dometic 3-Way RV Refrigerator
We discuss the 20 issues I had with my R-Pod 179 in the first two years of ownership. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: R-Pod 179 - 20 Issues in Two Years
Review of the PahaQue trailer visor for the R-Pod RV. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: PahaQue RV Visor Review
Campground review for Gamble Rogers State Rec Area in Flagler Beach Florida. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Gamble Rogers State Rec Area
Compares two R-Pod models for those researching small RVs. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: RV First Impressions - R-Pod 190 v 191
Disney's Fort Wilderness 5 Transportation Options. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Disney's Fort Wilderness Transportation
How to break camp while leaving a full hookup campsite. This is for those new to RVing. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Breaking Camp at a Full Hookup Site
Campground review for Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground. This podcast corresponds to the YouTube video: Disney's Campground Love or Hate