This week on the RV Podcast:
* It’s a real danger you can’t see! Hidden electrical faults and bad power connections at campgrounds. What the industry is doing to protect you! RV Hot Skin Explained...
* In a stunning reversal, General Motors abruptly canceled a highly anticipated technological advancement, leaving a top RV manufacturer and dealers reeling.
* Colder temps mean mice are looking for a new zip code—and your RV is on the map! Protect your investment (and your sanity) before they move in. We’ll tell you how.
* All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode #571 of the RV Podcast
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RV CONVERSATION OF THE WEEK
Have you ever heard of “Hot Skin.” No, get your minds out of the gutter. We’re talking about a serious electrical safety hazard where the RV's metal exterior, metal frame, or other metal components become electrified with dangerous voltage.
It happens a lot in campgrounds all across the country. It’s typically caused by an improper connection at the power pedestal, and it can give you a serious shock when you touch your RV. Hence. “Hot skin.”
Starting in 2026, the RV industry has been mandated to include a device to protect against this. But bad information, sensationalized reporting by those looking for clickbait and genuine confusion have left many RVers wondering what this means to them and, more specifically, whether it’s going to cost them.
To help us sort this out, we turn to our friend Mike Solol, of
RVElectricity.com. No one knows more about RV electricity than Mike and, as it turns out, he’s been working on correcting the issue for years.
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RV NEWS OF THE WEEK:
GM Throws Massive Wrench in RV Industry's EV Plans
In a surprising move, General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced on October 21st that the company is discontinuing production of the BrightDrop electric van. This comes as Detroit automakers seem to be pulling way back on their EV development.
But this decision has sent shockwaves through the entire RV industry, particularly for one of its largest manufacturers: Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River.
Coachmen had closely tied its fortunes to this innovative vehicle, showcasing it as the RVEX at the recent Elkhart RV Open House.
The RVEX generated considerable buzz, earning rave reviews for its innovative features, full-paint exterior, and impressive estimated 270-mile range. With a projected MSRP of around $150,000, both Coachmen and its dealers had high expectations for the RVEX's success, noting its unique position in the market.
Its appeal was strong enough for RVBusiness to name it a finalist for RV of the Year.
But GM has blindsided the RV industry and valid...
