You’re parked and settled in. Time to hit the lake. Find “structure” and you’ll have a better shot at the big ones … or in my case, the “small ones.”

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Quick. Get a map and find the closest desolate patch within a half hour of your house. Here's why.

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Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and American Coach owner Helio Castroneves gives us a quick tour of his rig, how he's customized it, and how he uses it at a race and traveling from track to track. It's his sanctuary, and he shows us why.

Think your trips are long? This 24 Hours of Daytona winner shares driving tips for the rest of us in our own RVs. And how the heck do you stem boredom when you're driving all night?

Helio outlines his dream RV'ing destination and gets our advice on a must-see South Dakota stopover.

In other news, we'll find out who snowbirds and when they go ... plus a quick look at gasoline pricing trends as we start packing for warmer climes.

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A campfire is the cap to a fantastic day outdoors. It’s where the fish you caught get bigger and the peak you climbed grows taller. The biggest challenge is finding dry tinder – the little stuff that sparks your fire’s first flame. Here's a tip using stuff you already have around.

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Recreational vehicle preventive care is never fun, hardly fashionable, but always a good idea. Save some money and aggravation with these tips to help your RV live longer.

Camo’d up in your blind, or driving past a pond in your RV, you’ve seen them: Ducks and geese standing for hours on solid ice, yet they never suffer from frostbite. Wonder how?

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You’d think with summer over, crowds at America’s popular national parks would dwindle. Uh uh. These western parks offer the same experience as the “big names,” without the mob scene.

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RVTravel.com's Russ DeMaris shares victories in our ongoing battle against machines and the people who sell and service them! He offers advice for those facing the Cummins DEF sensor flame-out, cautions us on tire purchases, and provides tips on pre-purchase inspection to getting some level of satisfaction on everything from scheduling to completing an RV repair.

We also learn about a new technology in RV skirting from the inventor.

The RV Travel podcast is brought to you by Clear20 water filters, TearDropShop.com, Campgroundviews.com, Airskirts.com, and RVTravel.com’s Who Makes What guide to manufacturers and RV brands.

Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and rate the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. And listen every day to SiriusXM satellite radio - and at RVTravel.com for the 1-minute "Out & About" feature. Thanks!