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PocketCasts RV Fuel Prices EXPLODE: The $1,000 Hit + Why Buc-ee’s Just Got an “F”
Fuel prices are skyrocketing, a roadside favorite is under fire, and the RV industry just saw a massive sales drop.
In this Monday News Edition, Mike Wendland breaks down the massive jump in diesel and gasoline prices following military strikes in the Middle East. What does a $5.00/gallon reality mean for your summer road trip? We do the math so you don’t have to.
Plus, we look at why Buc-ee’s—the "king of the road stop"—has been handed a failing grade by the Better Business Bureau. Is the brand losing its touch with the RV community?
In this episode:
- 00:00 - Intro & RVCommunity.com
- 01:15 - Fuel Price Hammer: The real cost of an 8,000-mile trip
- 05:40 - Buc-ee’s Flunks: Why the BBB gave them an "F"
- 10:12 - RV Industry Crisis: New and Used sales are cratering
- 13:25 - Major Recalls: Ford, GM, Newmar, and Grand Design (Do-Not-Drive!)
- 17:50 - Google Maps Gemini AI: A new co-pilot for RVers?
RESOURCES MENTIONED: ???? RV Budget Tool: Calculate your trip costs at RVLifestyle.com/budget ???? Join the Community: Connect with fellow RVers at RVCommunity.com ????️ Check your VIN: Stay safe at NHTSA.gov
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