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RVPodcast.com is the home of the longest-running weekly RV lifestyle podcast in the United States, hosted by Mike and Jennifer Wendland. New episodes drop twice a week. Every Monday, Mike delivers the RV Podcast News Edition, a solo, 25-minute rundown of the top stories in RV travel, campground news, manufacturer updates, fuel prices, and consumer protection issues affecting RVers right now. Every Wednesday, Mike and Jennifer co-host Stories from the Road, a conversation-driven episode featuring interviews with fellow RVers, listener questions, trip recaps, and real talk about life on the road. This is not influencer content. Mike is an 18-time Emmy Award-winning journalist with more than 30 years of reporting experience. He has covered kings, presidents, the Pope, wars, and consumer affairs. Jennifer has co-hosted and co-traveled for more than 15 years. Together, they have driven nearly half a million miles across all 48 contiguous states in every RV type imaginable, from pop-up campers to Class A motorhomes. They currently travel in a 35-foot Brinkley Model Z 3500 fifth wheel. The RV Podcast reaches more than 70,000 newsletter subscribers and is part of a media operation that includes RVLifestyle.com, RVCommunity.com, and a YouTube channel with 45 million-plus views.
May 19, 2026

Don’t Buy a Used RV Until You Hear This

Don’t Buy a Used RV Until You Hear This
RV Podcast
Don’t Buy a Used RV Until You Hear This

Should you buy a used RV instead of a new one?

This week on Episode 610 of the RV Podcast, Mike and Jennifer talk with Tom MacAllister, an avid RVer who flips RVs as a hobby and has developed a sharp eye for spotting both bargains and disasters.

Tom explains why many first-time RVers may actually be better off buying used, especially in today’s market where new RV prices continue to climb and depreciation hits hard the moment a rig leaves the lot.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to inspect a used RV before buying
  • Common red flags that scare experienced buyers away
  • The biggest pricing mistakes RV sellers make
  • How to avoid expensive surprises after purchase
  • Why some older RVs may actually be built better than newer ones
  • Tips for getting the best value whether buying or selling

Mike and Jen add their own perspective from years of RV ownership and travel, with candid stories about what they’ve learned buying, trading, and living in RVs over the years.

If you’ve ever wondered whether new is really better, this episode may change the way you shop for your next RV.

 

 

 

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We’ve been living the RV Lifestyle for 10 years after my retirement. During that time, I’ve been buying and selling 15+ class B and C motorhomes. We started with a Roadtrek Adventurous and currently own a Winnebago Navion. My first, as we call them “flippers” was a Coachhouse class C. Purchased it and then resold it within four weeks. My wife, Kathy, said I could keep buying and selling. I now “flip” 1-2 rigs a year, depending on my time and the deal.

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