States Are Taxing RV Owners on Prices They Never Paid

From RV Podcast - Stories From The Road by Mike Wendland

May 11, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

Mike Wendland discusses hidden RV sales tax traps and recent news affecting RV owners.

Most RV buyers think the negotiation is over when they sign the paperwork. It’s not. In this week’s RV Podcast News Edition, Mike exposes the hidden RV sales tax trap that can cost owners thousands of dollars for years after buying their rig, even if they negotiated a huge discount. Some states tax you on the ORIGINAL MSRP, not what you actually paid. And almost nobody warns buyers before they sign. But that’s just the beginning. Also in this episode: • A new bipartisan bill in Congress could eliminate taxes on RV loan interest • The federal government is opening more public lands to hunting and trapping, including some national park areas • Winnebago unveils a jaw-dropping $332,000 luxury overlanding rig designed for extreme off-grid adventure • Two terrifying bear attacks in national parks remind RVers why wildlife safety matters more than ever And before the news starts, Mike shares details about a live interactive workshop happening Thursday night: RV Problems on the Road, Fixed Fast, designed to help RVers avoid breakdowns and trip-ending problems before Memorial Day weekend. If you own an RV, plan to buy one, camp on federal land, or travel in bear country, this is one…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Wendland

Topics covered

RV sales tax
hidden fees
bipartisan bill
public lands
wildlife safety
RV maintenance

Keywords

RV sales tax
MSRP
bipartisan bill
public lands
bear attacks
RV maintenance
camping
off-grid adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Winnebago

Places: Congress, national park, federal land