Category: RVing Today TV Shows

Thom Thumb Vintage Trailers, Emergency Roof Repairs and Italian Frittatas on 2025-17

This week, we join Jeff Johnston in Salem, Oregon, as he visits Thom Thumb Trailers. These new custom-built vintage trailers are a true replica of the original, which many people find hard to believe. See what you think. Then, there may come a time when you’re out on the road that you find yourself in need of some emergency roof repair. Mark Polk from RV Education 101 shows us how to handle these small repairs with a simple kit from Dicor. Later, Britta, our Galley Chick, is joined by a special guest chef all the way from Italy, and he shows her, in a light-hearted way,
how to prepare frittata di maccheroni
in her RV kitchen.

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RVing Today TV Shows

Jeff on Overland Expo, Redmond, OR | Review of Tailgator Tire Table with RV 101 | on RVing Today TV 2025-16

On this week’s show, we head up to Redmond, Oregon, where we join Jeff Johnston as he checks out what’s new in the fast-growing world of off-road and adventure RVing at the Northwest Overland Expo. Then, we trek south to North Carolina and meet up with Mark and Dawn Polk from RV Education 101 and check out the Tailgater table that Mark is completely sold on. I’m sure once you see it, you will be too. Later, we look back at a recipe Evanne Schmarder showed us a while back that till this day we still get inquiries about. So, this week, Evanne will give us a second helping and show us her delicious and healthy avocado chocolate pudding.

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2025-15

Camp Margaritaville with Detour Adventure | Jeff reviews his Palomino Truck Camper after 4 years | Dogs and Poison Ivy | on RVing Today TV 2025-15

This week, we join Vanessa, Scott, Cora, and of course Oliver, better known as the Adventure Detour, as they visit Camp Margaritaville, a fantastic RV family destination in Auburndale, Florida. nThen, being a writer and tech specialist for RV publications for 30 years, Jeff Johnston knows a thing or two about reviewing RVs. This week, Jeff turns his skills into reviewing his own four-year-old Palomino truck camper.

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2024-14

Vintage Trailers | RV Tire Tips | CA Campground Review | Sausage Recipe on RVing Today TV 2024-14

As summer and the vintage RV show season heat up, we thought it would be a great time to flash back to a show we did with Justin Scribner from Flyte Camp vintage trailers, as he explained to Jeff Johnston just what their well-known trailer restoration shop has been up to. Then, we join Mark and Dawn Polk from RV Education 101 and bring you some information
about RV tires you may not have been aware of. Later, we join Jeff Johnston as he heads to Nevada City, California and visits the Inn Town Campground. While camping, Jeff whips up his famous bean sausage and potato dish, along with some campfire beer-batter bread. These stories and more on this week’s “RVing Today” TV. Closed and Spanish captioning, where available, is sponsored by TrailManor, one of the world’s lightest and easiest towing travel trailers.

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2024-12

New Pup in your RV | Advanced RV | Collapsible RV Steps and more on RVing Today TV 2024-13

On this week’s show we introduce you to Scott and Vanessa Russell, their daughter Cora, and Oliver, a full-time RVing family known as The Adventure Detour. This week, we learned what happens when you decide to include a new puppy into your RV lifestyle. Then, Jeff Johnston shows us how easy it is to install the new GlowStep Stair Unit from TorkLift. Also, we’ll join Mike Neundorfer, CEO of Advanced RV, as he explains why at ARV in many instances, they believe, in ‘less’ or ‘subtract’. I’m sure once you listen to Mike, you’ll agree that in many cases, that makes sense. Later, we’ll join Jeff and Pam Johnston as they make a short visit to Broughton Marsh Park. These stories and more on this week’s “RVing Today” TV. Closed and Spanish captioning, where available is sponsored by TrailManor, one of the world’s lightest and easiest-towing travel trailers.

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2024-10

RV Warranties – a Hot Subject | Two Handy RV Items to Install with Chris Dougherty on RVing Today TV Show 2024-10

With RV maintenance, repairs, and warranty coverage being such a hot subject these days, we thought it would be a perfect time to look back and update a story we did with Jack Shelton, the founder of Wholesale Warranties and see why his company is so highly rated by RV-ers everywhere. | Then, we join Chris Dougherty of Dougherty RV Consultants as he shows us a couple of great, practical products from Hatchlift that you should consider getting, starting off with a brand new item called the Stake Hand, which makes getting into your pickup bed a whole lot easier. | Later, Chris shows us an item Hatchlift is known for that is now standard on many new RVs, but if you have an older model, you can install these yourself and make your RV lifestyle a whole lot easier.

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2024-09

Upper Cape Cod Campground | RV Spring Checklist | Dog Ear Infections | USB Ports on RVing Today TV on Show 2024-09

If your RV travel plans include a trip to Cape Cod, a great place to make camp in the Upper Cape is Bayview Campground. Located just across the Bourne Bridge, this is a perfect place to spend time on the Upper Cape. Of course, before you head out on your first adventure, be sure to go through your spring checklist. This week, Mark and Dawn Polk from RV Education 101 show us what’s on their annual list of things to check. As you’re getting ready to hit the road, don’t forget your dog is as excited as you are to get camping, so prepare for their safety also. This week, Dr. Fitz explains all about those pesky ear infections that can occur any time or any place. Later, with everyone having multiple mobile devices these days, many older RVs only have one USB charging port. This week, Jeff Johnston shows us how easy it is to add one or more USB ports to your RV.

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2024-07

Quartzsite Review | Living on 30 amps | Cooking Gear | Skunked on Show 2024-08

This week we join John DiPietro in Quartzsite, Arizona for a visit with Kimi King, who runs the “Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show,” the largest consumer-based RV show in the world. Also, Mark and Dawn Polk from “RV Education 101” explain to us about RV living on 30 amps. Then, Jeff Johnston shows us his tried and true camp cooking gear that he’s used over the years, along with some newer items that will probably make his tried and true list for the next 20 years. And yes, it’s getting skunk season again, and this week we look back at some information Dr. Fitz gave us on what to do if your dog does get skunked.

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2024-07

Unique Vans at show | Healthy Indian Dish in RV Kitchen | On the Road Safety Checks | Show 2024-07

On this week’s show, Jeff Johnston visits the 50th National Truck-In, in Sterling, Colorado. He shows us some of the unique vans and RVS he found at the event. | Then, we check back with Evanne Schmarder in her RV kitchen, as she shows us some nice space-saving cookware and prepares a unique, healthy Indian dish made with yellow peas. | Later, Jeff Johnston explains the on-the-road safety checks he performs when out traveling the country. | Everyone knows that dogs just love to chew, and try eating most anything, and that could be dangerous. This week, on a ‘Paws on Board,’ Dr. Fitz explains what you should do if your dog ingests anything poisonous. | These stories, plus our big Go Power! Kick-Off Spring Contest, on this week’s “RVing Today” TV.

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