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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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News: Ford Engine Changes, State Park Dynamic Pricing, Starlink More Expensive
2w ago00:09:18Tap to summarizeVermont is proposing rules to allow dynamic pricing in state parks, with fees, minimum stays, and maximum stays adjusted by demand; Ford’s 2027 Super Duty drops the 6.8L gas V8 and the standard-output 6.7L diesel. GM is reportedly ending Silverado medium-duty trucks, and a Duramax diesel availability squeeze may come later this year. Grand Design adds a three-season wall option for Momentum toy hauler patios. Starlink raises prices on Roam plans and doubles standby mode to $10, and an Arkansas RV park fire allegedly started when a man tried burning snakes, destroying multiple RVs. Get your free quote at https://wholesalewarranties.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 Welcome and Updates 00:26 Vermont Dynamic Campsite Pricing 01:55 Truck News Ford and GM 04:25 Sponsor Wholesale Warranties 05:20 Grand Design Patio Wall Upgrade 05:54 Starlink Price Hikes 06:50 Snake Fire RV Park Disaster 08:20 Fire Safety Takeaways 09:11 Closing and Sign Off
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410. Better Than An RV Show? Exploring Overland Expo
2w ago00:57:26Tap to summarizeThis week, Jason is in Flagstaff at Overland Expo West, and he shares with Abby his thoughts on how the show is actually really great for RVers. Maybe even better than traditional RV shows. Plus Starlink is raising prices again, big truck changes at Ford and Chevy, and more. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/410 *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 Sponsor Blue Ox 00:31 Episode Setup Overlanding vs RVing 01:17 Remote Recording Travel Shuffle 03:37 Chevy Medium Duty Exit 05:31 Ford Super Duty Changes 10:42 Diesel vs Gas Debate 12:10 Sponsor Break 13:43 Overland Expo Show Overview 16:36 Adventure Trucks and Rooftop Tents 18:54 Camping Experience at Expo 20:56 Rugged RVs and Affordable Off-Road 26:24 Sponsor Break 27:07 Vendor Curation and Big Brands 30:27 Gear Beyond RV Shows 33:46 RVers And Overland Crossover 45:23 Tank Check 46:12 Starlink Price Hikes 47:21 Cliq Compact Camp Chair 48:52 Streaming Sports Paywalls 53:32 Water Bottle Park Souvenir 56:07 Wrap Up And Community
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409. Is Vanlife For Us? Our Time In The Noovo Plus Campervan
3w ago01:24:48Tap to summarizeThis week, we recap our four-day trip in a @noovovans Plus Class B camper van, and discuss the trade-offs of small spaces versus easier setup and mobility. Is a van in our future? We also discuss clickbait coverage of a camp host tragedy and a new Starlink cross-border verification requirement. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/408 *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 01:13 Trip Setup Overview 02:31 Why Noovo Plus 06:13 Layout Walkthrough 08:30 Lounge Bed Versatility 11:52 Ride Quality Notes 14:45 Sponsor Break 16:27 Systems Tour 19:19 Windows, Tanks, Toilet 21:19 Kitchen Power Setup 23:45 Little Design Details 30:29 Quibbles 42:04 Sponsor 42:44 Small Space Organization 47:42 Minimalism Versus Convenience 49:30 Future Travel Plans 52:37 Van Costs Explained 54:29 Why Van Life Works 01:00:33 Liquified Giveaway And Sale 01:01:44 Starlink Passport Hassle 01:07:26 Camping History Book Pick 01:09:37 Clickbait Tragedy Coverage 01:19:35 Audiobook Recommendation 01:23:50 Final Wrap And Homecoming
Transcribe →Multiple Campground Tragedies, New Starlink Passport Rule for RVers, Tick & Bacteria Concerns
3w ago00:16:04Tap to summarizeA mass shooting at Scissortail Campground near Arcadia Lake, Oklahoma that left one dead and 22 injured, a Florida murder-suicide involving campground hosts found dead in an RV at Ocean Pond Campground, health experts warn of sharply rising tick activity and the northward, longer-season spread of vibrio “flesh-eating” bacteria in warming coastal waters. Lippert (LCI) and Patrick Industries end merger talks, while a House bill is introduced that could make interest on qualifying RV loans tax-deductible. Winnebago unveils the Ram 5500-based Arca off-grid expedition vehicle, and Starlink rolls out international travel registration requiring passport and identity uploads for cross-border use. 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 Headlines Preview 00:41 Oklahoma Campground Shooting 02:39 Florida RV Murder Suicide 04:23 Ticks and Vibrio Warnings 06:52 Sponsor Message 07:57 RV Industry Merger Ends 08:43 Tax Deductible RV Loans 09:13 Winnebago Arca Debut 11:01 Starlink Travel Registration 13:22 Gas Tax and Travel Forecast 15:28 Wrap Up and Rally Invite
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308. Noovo's Story, Lippert & Patrick Break Up, Trails Covered in Dog Poop
4w ago00:43:16Tap to summarizeFrom Zion National Park after our first night in a Noovo Plus camper van, we discuss the termination of merger talks between Patrick Industries and Lippert Components, we interview with Paul from Noovo Vans, covering the company’s Skoolie origin as “My Bus Hotel,” its pivot during COVID into manufacturing, its production process and quality control approach, listening to owner feedback, and its simplified model/option strategy and pricing philosophy. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/408 *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 *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 02:52 Merger Deal Falls Apart 10:41 Sponsor Break 12:15 Why We Like Noovo 14:24 Noovo Origin Story 18:41 Production And Quality Control 20:52 Models And Customer Feedback 23:16 Pricing And Standard Features 24:49 Trip Plans 26:04 Battery Power Reality 27:27 Tank Check 27:49 Dog Waste Trail Rant 33:42 Cassette Toilet First Dump 34:24 AI Ad Gone Wrong 39:30 King Charles Park Visit 42:12 Podcast Wrap
Transcribe →News: Winnebago's New Adventure Truck, RV Prices Rising Amidst Low Sales, Fuel Makes A Major Price Jump
4w ago00:09:52Tap to summarizeGet 30% off your next mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout Jason reports from Noovo's Las Vegas open house, covering Winnebago’s teaser of a new motorhome called the Arka, likely a rugged Ram chassis-cab “adventure truck,” he updates ongoing merger talks between RV suppliers Lippert Components and Patrick Industries, Camping World reports fewer RVs sold but higher average new-RV selling prices. Fuel prices surge, with national averages at $4.44 gas and $5.64 diesel. Grand Canyon Rangers seek information in the disappearance of 26-year-old Sandarsh Krishna, while the park eases some water restrictions. and more. ****************************** 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 Intro 00:40 Winnebago Arca Teaser 02:22 RV Mattress Sponsor 03:13 Lippert Patrick Merger Talk 05:10 Dealer Inventory and Prices 06:28 Fuel Prices Surge 06:56 Grand Canyon Missing Person 08:04 Grand Canyon Water Updates 08:49 Dog Waste Trail Cleanup 09:41 Wrap Up
Transcribe →News: Washington Shuts Down Campgrounds, Lippert/Patrick Merger Sparks Antitrust Concern, More
Apr 2800:12:37Tap to summarizeJason covers a busy week in RV and camping news as Washington’s Department of Natural Resources will fully close four campgrounds for the 2026 season and reduce services elsewhere; California proposes three new state parks in the Central Valley; An update on the potential Lippert (LCI) and Patrick Industries merger includes a letter from Senator Mike Lee seeking details due to antitrust concerns; RV shipments fell in March, and more. '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 00:00 Intro 00:28 Washington Campground Cuts 01:41 California Park Expansion 02:46 Alabama Gulf RV Resort 03:47 Sponsor Etrailer 04:33 Merger Antitrust Scrutiny 08:28 RV Shipments Slide 09:26 Airstream Parts Policy 10:08 Airstream F1 Track Tow 10:32 Grand Design Roof Upgrade 11:18 Fantasy Raises Money 12:09 Outro
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407. Things You DON'T Need When You Start Out RVing
Apr 2701:06:30Tap to summarizeJason and Abby answer a listener question about affordable travel-day lunches before discussing common RV purchases new RVers don’t need to buy immediately: RV-specific toilet paper, pricey hiking boots/outdoor clothing, tent-camping gadgets, camping memberships, and more. Plus, one state is getting 3 new state parks, while another is shuttering state park campgrounds to keep their system afloat. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/406 *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 for Mile Marker members and go on sale to the general public on May 1st: 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 *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro and New Set 03:58 Travel Day Eats 17:37 etrailer Sponsor Break 18:24 Things You Don't Need 19:57 Skip RV Toilet Paper 22:21 Hiking Gear Reality Check 25:46 Tent Gadget Traps 30:08 Camping Memberships Worth It 33:18 Solar Power Wait 37:38 Washer/Dryer Debate 41:51 Leveling Gear You Can Skip 45:54 Tools Without Overpacking 49:30 Parks Funding Wins and Losses 52:48 Prom Plans and RV Repairs 59:19 Project Hail Mary Movie Review 01:05:08 Homecoming Tickets and Farewell
Transcribe →NEWS: Will Lippert Merger Kill RV Competition? BLM Closing Boondocking, ANOTHER Ford Recall, More
Apr 2100:14:21Tap to summarizeGet 30% off your next mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout Lippert Components and Patrick Industries are in talks about a potential merger that could reshape RV manufacturing. The Bureau of Land Management is moving toward banning dispersed camping across nearly 14,000 acres near Zion National Park, replacing much of it with two proposed campgrounds totaling 230 sites. Ford recalls about 1.4 million 2015–2017 F-150s for a transmission range sensor issue and RAM recalls 65,000 2025–2026 pickups for an instrument panel software error. Fuel prices dipped amid Middle East developments, and several states announced gas tax holidays, while the EPA is issuing another E15 summer waiver. An Arkansas RV lot arson investigation, Blu Tech's new Waterstop leak shutoff system, and KOA's 2026 camping report showing shifting demographics and glamping growth. ****************************** 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 00:00 Headlines and Intro 00:25 New Studio Update 01:06 Lippert Patrick Merger Talk 03:28 Zion Area Dispersed Ban 05:43 Sponsor RV Mattress 06:34 Ford and Ram Recalls 08:18 Fuel Prices and E15 10:26 Arkansas RV Lot Arson 11:19 WaterStop Leak Device 12:36 KOA Camping Report 13:20 Podcast and Community Wrap
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406. Report Shows Big Drop In RV Ownership, Camping Participation
Apr 1901:08:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the RV Miles Podcast, Jason and Abby discuss severe spring storms and the importance of weather awareness for RVers, especially around tornadoes and high winds. They break down reports that major RV component manufacturers Lippert Components and Patrick Industries are in talks for a merger, and how that could further consolidate the supply chain and reduce competition across RV construction and delivery. They also review KOA’s 2026 camping report, highlighting declines in frequent camping, Gen Z participation, and camping families with kids, alongside increasing costs and shifting demographics. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/406 *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 for Mile Marker members and go on sale to the general public on May 1st: 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 for an extended warranty on your RV at https://wholesalewarranties.com *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro 01:18 Spring Storm Safety 06:22 Merger Talks 17:21 KOA Report 19:12 Camping Participation Trends 21:10 Younger Campers Decline 27:49 Families Priced Out 31:15 Diversity and Affordability 34:34 Pricing Pushback 35:56 Solo Travel Surge 36:35 Camping Community Third Place 37:46 Disconnecting From Work 41:02 Glamping Takes Over 45:37 RV Households Drop 52:37 Speed Camera Ticket Story 55:35 Water Stop Leak Tech 58:32 3D Printer Family Debate 01:04:44 Freezer Cookie Dough 01:06:40 Wrap Up
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