The Wild West of RV Content: Hidden Agendas, Lawsuits & Big Money

From RV Podcast - Stories From The Road by Mike Wendland

June 8, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

Mike Wendland discusses major controversies in the RV industry, focusing on influencer trust and the impact of sponsored content.

What happens when trusted RV influencers, battery manufacturers, dealers, and content creators collide? In this week's RV Lifestyle Podcast News Edition, Mike Wendland takes a deep dive into two of the most talked-about controversies in the RV industry right now, including the Battle Born Batteries lawsuit against popular YouTube reviewer Will Prowse and the growing questions surrounding the Wingman Wisdom/Bish's RV dispute. But this episode goes beyond the headlines. Mike shares his perspective after more than 40 years in journalism, examining the growing influence of sponsored content, affiliate marketing, hidden conflicts of interest, and why RV consumers need to be more careful than ever about who they trust online. Also in this episode: • Battle Born Batteries maker Dragonfly Energy sues YouTube creator Will Prowse • Questions surrounding transparency and influencer compensation • The Wingman vs. Bish's RV controversy and conflict of interest concerns • Why disclosure and trust matter in today's RV media landscape • The surprising leadership shakeup at Lippert Components and what it may mean for the RV industry • New economic data showing the RV lifestyle now contributes an…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Wendland

Topics covered

RV industry controversies
influencer transparency
sponsored content
affiliate marketing
consumer trust
lawsuits

Keywords

RV influencers
lawsuits
sponsored content
affiliate marketing
consumer trust
RV industry news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Battle Born Batteries, Dragonfly Energy, Wingman Wisdom, Bish's RV, Lippert Components