March 30, 2026

RV Loan Traps, Winnebago's Comeback, and What Our Own Fuel Price Poll Really Tells Us

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Gas prices are spiking - but are RV travelers actually cutting back? We asked our community, got more than 300 responses, and the numbers tell a surprising story. Plus: the RV loan trap that is costing buyers thousands without them knowing it, why Winnebago's latest earnings report matters to every RV owner and buyer, a behind-the-scenes look at the company that builds the insides of your RV and just invested seven figures in a giant design studio, and a new Washington State law that finally clears up a legal headache for fifth-wheel owners.

In this episode:

  • The RV Loan Trap: how dealer financing really works, and how to protect yourself
  • Winnebago is back in the black - and here is why that matters to you
  • Patrick Industries debuts a massive digital design studio in Elkhart
  • Washington State fixes the fifth-wheel length measurement mess
  • Our community fuel price poll results: nearly two-thirds are not cutting back

All sources and show notes are at RVPodcast.com.

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