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RV Miles Podcast
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RV Miles is THE #1 podcast for any RV camping enthusiast! RV travel tips, destinations, news and so much more for RV owners and RV dreamers.
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418. Camping Controversies: No-Show Reservations, Long-Term Workers & Bright RV Lights
Yesterday01:01:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we turn to your comments to cover three polarizing issues and try to find some common ground. Should campers be penalized for reserving public campground sites they don’t use? Should RV parks let long-term transient workers for AI data centers take over? Should RVers leave lights on all night? *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/418 *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Curated, not regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ *HOMECOMING tickets are on sale: https://rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors: *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Get a free quote on an extended service plan at https://wholesalewarranties.com *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro 02:56 Homecoming Rally Plug 06:09 Empty Reserved Sites Debate 25:51 Sponsor Break 27:32 Workers Filling RV Parks 37:46 Docking Lights 44:34 Tank Check 44:58 Flash Flooding 47:37 AI for Live Captions 52:03 Sexist RV Marketing Rant 01:05:54 Wrap Up
Transcribe →News: Winnebago, Grand Design & Aliner Reveal What’s Next, New RV Water Heater, AI Workers Crowd Campers
1w ago00:15:24Tap to summarize*Get 30% off your next RV Mattress from Brooklyn Bedding at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout* This week, some new RV debuts from @WinnebagoRVs , @GrandDesignRVTeam , and @alinercamping show us where things may be headed next — smaller motorhomes, fewer propane systems, more electric appliances, new materials, and some very different ideas about what buyers actually want. Plus, a major dealer says the industry keeps overbuilding RVs and then liquidating them in peak season, data center workers are filling up campgrounds, and more. The RV Business article from Ben Hirsch at @CampersInnRV : https://rvbusiness.com/ben-hirsch-were-liquidating-new-rvs-in-peak-season-again/ The @MattsRVReviews video on the Grand Design Lineage Series E: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2Tc-cl2GI&t=1s The RV Industry history of RVing documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGJQejdpetg&t=7s ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale! Learn more at: https://RVMiles.com/homecoming 00:00 Headlines 00:37 Dealers vs Overproduction 02:59 Winnebago Elora & Resa 05:44 Sponsor 06:35 Grand Design Lineage 08:19 Aliner Scout 15 09:38 Coachmen Composite Floors 11:09 Dometic Electric Heater 12:15 Data Center Campers 13:32 RVIA America 250 Film 14:48 Wrap Up
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417. The Simple Trick to Enjoying National Parks After the Crowds Leave
1w ago00:42:03Tap to summarizeIn this final summer mini-episode of the RV Miles Podcast, we share how bringing meals into national parks can help RVers stay later, avoid crowds, and enjoy sunsets and the blue hour. We suggest easy, flexible meal ideas, including tacos, one-pan sausage and veggie skillet meals; make-ahead soup or chili; no-cook “adult Lunchables" and more. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/417 *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Curated, not regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ *HOMECOMING tickets are on sale: https://rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors: *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Get 30% off your next RV mattress from Brooklyn Bedding at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout. *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro 01:45 Stay Late Strategy 02:57 Fourth Of July Banter 05:16 Easy Meal Mindset 06:01 Taco Bar Dinner 10:23 Skillet Meal Favorite 14:18 Sponsor Break 15:52 Soup And Chili 18:44 No Cook Options 18:54 Charcuterie Picnic 22:04 Salads And Pasta 26:21 Sponsor Break 27:22 Picnic Setup Tips 30:51 Lights, Water, and Fire 36:30 Coolers And Food Safety 37:48 Leave No Trace Cleanup 40:15 Final Thoughts And Farewell
Transcribe →NEWS: California’s New Campsite No-Show Crackdown, Major Areas of Glacier, Canyonlands Close
2w ago00:15:03Tap to summarizeThis week on RV Miles, California begins its crackdown on campsite no-shows, new data shows what RV sites and campgrounds really cost right now, used RV values continue to rise, and new RV shipments are down again. Plus, Ford sees a major quality turnaround, Rossmonster debuts an adventure van, Canyonlands closes The Needles district due to wildfire danger, and one RV owner gets their motorhome seized over stolen corn. Get free shipping on orders over $99 at Etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale! Learn more at: https://RVMiles.com/homecoming 00:00 Headlines And Intro 00:48 California No Show Crackdown 03:13 Sponsor eTrailer 04:00 What Campgrounds Cost Now 05:30 Rossmonster Loft Debut 07:37 Used Values Up New Shipments Down 09:32 Bike Friendly Campground App 10:26 Ford Quality Rebound 12:08 National Park Emergency Closures 13:12 Stolen Corn RV Impounded 14:36 Wrap Up And Newsletter
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416. RV MythBusting Revisited: Camping World, RV Toilet Paper, Drano, Black Tank Ice & More
2w ago00:41:32Tap to summarizeIn this mini episode of the RV Miles podcast, Jason and Abby revisit past RV mythbusting segments from earlier episodes to see what still holds up, including whether you should buy an RV from Camping World, whether RV-specific toilet paper is necessary, and misconceptions about using Drano in RV plumbing (including cautions around waterless Hepvo traps). They also debunk bags of water with pennies to deter flies, discuss mixed claims about Irish Spring soap or dryer sheets for mice, and recommend sealing entry points, and dismiss the idea that you must be under 30 feet to camp in national parks. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/416 *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Curated, not Regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ *HOMECOMING tickets are on sale: https//rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors: *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Start your worry-free trial of Travlfi at https://travlfi.com *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Blue Ox Sponsor 00:33 Myth Busting Returns 03:16 Old Segments 05:26 Camping World Myth 16:25 Sponsor Break 17:54 RV Toilet Paper 18:32 Drano And Traps 20:06 Pennies Bag Flies 22:14 Mice Deterrents 26:16 National Park Length 28:05 Ice In Black Tank 29:49 Sponsor 30:50 Nitrogen In Tires 32:55 Flamingo Swingers 37:36 Mythbusting 3 Highlights 39:06 Wrap Up
Transcribe →News: Grand Canyon Warning, RV Fires, Flooding & One Very Bad Decision
3w ago00:08:21Tap to summarizeThis week, a deadly heat warning from Grand Canyon National Park after multiple hikers died in extreme summer temperatures, a New Jersey RV park fire that destroyed several rigs, and flash flooding that trapped campers at a Gulfport RV resort. We’ll also look at @OutdoorsyRV 's rebrand as The Ride Platform, a new class action lawsuit involving Ram ProMaster vans used in many camper van and Class B RV builds, a new SuperSteer sway bar upgrade for Sprinter-based motorhomes, and AAA’s latest Independence Day travel forecast. Plus, we end with a campground rescue story involving a camper, a pair of sunglasses, and a pit toilet — and yes, it’s exactly as bad as it sounds. Subscribe to RV Miles for weekly RV news, camping updates, public lands coverage, travel tips, and stories that matter to RVers and campers. 'Get free shipping on orders over $99 at Etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers Tickets for HOMECOMING go on sale for Mile Marker members on April 1st and for the general public on May 1st. Learn more at: https://RVMiles.com/homecoming
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415. Redwood National and State Parks: Fern Canyon, Top Hikes, Scenic Drives & Food Stops
3w ago00:43:46Tap to summarizeIn this RV Miles mini episode (415), Jason and Abby share a special trip report from Redwood National and State Parks in Northern California, based on Abby’s weeklong May vacation with longtime friends Jenny and Grant. Abby recaps hikes and highlights, including Fern Canyon, Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Trillium Falls, Big Tree Wayside, Stout Grove, Grove of Titans, and the Newton B. Drury Scenic Drive, plus RV access cautions for narrow roads and small parking. She also recommends stops like SeaQuake Brewing, Hey Juan, McIntosh Farm Country Store, and the Sequoia Park Zoo’s Redwood Sky Walk. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/414 *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Curated, not Regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ *HOMECOMING tickets are on sale: https//rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors: *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Get 30% off your next mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES *Start your worry-free trial of Travlfi at https://travlfi.com *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro 02:49 Why Abby Went Solo 05:25 Airbnb Coastal Stay 08:44 Park Basics 13:53 Sponsor Break 15:27 Fern Canyon 24:44 Lady Bird Grove Climb 25:31 Trillium Falls Payoff 26:34 Big Tree, Stout Grove, and Grove of Titans 30:43 Sponsor Break 32:28 Food Stops And Breweries 39:05 Botanical Garden And Zoo 42:24 Relaxing At The Beach House 43:27 Episode Wrap Up
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414. Battle Born v. Prowse Update, End of Parkography, RV Site Plans
4w ago01:25:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode, new developments in the Battle Born/Dragonfly Energy lawsuit against YouTuber Will Prowse, including an allegation that battery specs were changed online shortly before the lawsuit. We share the sad news of the end of Parkography (formerly America’s National Parks) podcast after an eight-year run. We share our decision to book a seasonal site for this summer, and in Fresh/Black Tank, we cover a Keystone Montana hitch labeling issue, criticize predatory “buy an RV because you can’t afford a house” marketing, and more. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/414 *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Curated, not Regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ *HOMECOMING tickets are on sale: https//rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors: *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Get 30% off your next mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES *Start your worry-free trial of Travlfi at https://travlfi.com *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Blue Ox Sponsor 00:31 Episode Intro 01:30 Mini Episodes Schedule 02:27 Battle Born Lawsuit 26:58 Sponsor Break 28:40 Ending Parkography 38:01 Sponsor Break 38:44 Seasonal Site Summer Plan 46:25 Tank Check 47:01 Hitch Safety Mixup 01:05:39 Leaf Blower 01:08:18 Predatory RV Marketing Rant 01:16:17 Grand Canyon Gift Shop Context 01:24:50 Wrap Up
Transcribe →News: Falling Fuel Prices, New Starlink Dish, RV Industry Cuts Work Days
4w ago00:09:30Tap to summarizeGet 30% off your next RV mattress with code RVMILES at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles The RV industry continues to face headwinds as sales decline, manufacturers cut production schedules, and dealers warn that the business may be undergoing a fundamental shift. This week we break down a major Reuters report from Elkhart, where manufacturers, dealers, and economists discuss what's really happening in the RV market. Plus: • RV shipments fall again as the industry lowers expectations for 2026 • Will fuel prices finally come down after the Strait of Hormuz reopens? • Grand Design launches a new lightweight, entry-level travel trailer • New Starlink hardware appears to be on the way • Starlink begins charging rental fees for new customers *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Curated, not Regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ *HOMECOMING tickets are on sale: https//rvmiles.com/homecoming
Transcribe →News: Influencer Sued By Battle Born, Lippert Shakeup, RAM "Vanlife" Edition, Starlink "Rugged" Rumors
Jun 800:13:02Tap to summarizeA major RV industry CEO is stepping down in a surprising shakeup. Battle Born Batteries is taking one of YouTube's biggest solar influencers to court. Ram has a new package on its ProMaster chassis aimed at van lifers, and there may be a new rugged battery-powered Starlink dish on the way. Plus, the Forest Service has killed 30 different mobile apps, launching one new all-encompassing platform to replace them, though it's missing one big feature. The Liquified giveaway: https://liquifiedrv.com/ *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Curated, not Regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ *HOMECOMING tickets are on sale: https//rvmiles.com/homecoming 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Lippert CEO Steps Down 02:33 Sponsor Message 03:09 Battle Born Lawsuit 08:34 RAM ProMaster Vanlife Package 09:54 New Forest Service App 10:52 Battery-Powered Starlink Rumors 12:22 Fuel Price Update 12:52 Closing
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