In RV Miles episode 404, Jason and Abby share spring shakedown updates after discovering a leak caused by a missed winterization step, forcing them to postpone their first trip of the season amid severe weather. They take a look at practical RV driving tips for safety and confidence, including knowing your rig’s dimensions, reviewing routes, going slower, lane strategy, following distances, and more. In Fresh Tank / Black Tank, the FTC’s increased enforcement against deceptive dealer fees and advertising, a new Zion park-and-ride shuttle option, and a cookbook recommendation.

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00:00 Intro
01:26 Winterizing Leak
04:42 Austin Outdoorsy Summit
07:18 Flight Prices Rant
11:32 Fuel Costs And Camping
18:57 Driving Tips Kickoff
20:24 Know Your RV Size
24:32 Plan Your Route
28:56 Go Slow Stay Right
36:59 Safe Distance Timing
37:47 Tail Swing
42:00 Courtesy On The Road
43:48 Take More Breaks
46:24 Skip Night Driving
49:50 Steep Grade Basics
54:40 Parking Without Stress
01:04:51 FTC Dealer Fee Crackdown
01:12:34 Zion Park and Ride
01:15:55 Protein Salad Fail
01:20:25 Midwest Made Cookbook
01:23:06 Final Thanks

404. RV Driving Tips, Crackdown on Dealer Fees, and a Winterizing Fail