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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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400. RV Trips for Every Type of Traveler
Mar 801:04:44Tap to summarizeIn episode 400 of the RV Miles podcast, we celebrate nearly nine years of the show, and reflect on how the show and our RV life have evolved since 2017. To mark the milestone, we're offering up five RV trip ideas based only on places we've visited: a first-time RV trip to the Black Hills/Badlands, a spring wildlife-focused Yellowstone trip, scenic drives with Durango as a base including the Million Dollar Highway and Mesa Verde, a national parks power trip linking Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Devils Tower, Badlands and Wind Cave (plus options like Glacier or Theodore Roosevelt), and a slow-travel route from Astoria, Oregon to Seattle via Olympic National Park. *Support independent RV journalism and unlock great perks by becoming a Mile Marker 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ 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 at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout! *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Episode 400 Kickoff 11:41 Homecoming Rally Details 14:27 Etrailer Sponsor 15:13 Trip Ideas Setup 16:41 THE FIRST-TIME RVER TRIP 23:53 THE WILDLIFE TRIP 28:35 THE SCENIC DRIVES TRIP 34:48 THE NATIONAL PARKS POWER TRIP 41:15 THE SLOW TRAVEL TRIP 47:22 Black Tank Fuel Prices 52:38 Fresh Tank: Laundry Detergent Debate 58:06 Black Tank: Protein Pressure Rant 01:02:01 Fresh Tank: Alliance RV Milestone 01:03:30 Episode 400 Farewell
Transcribe →News: RV Stocks Tumble, Huge Ford Recall, Washington May Shutter 19 State Park Campgrounds
Mar 300:10:28Tap to summarizeThor Industries — the world’s largest RV manufacturer — just announced a major corporate restructuring, grouping brands like Jayco, Tiffin, Keystone, Dutchmen, and others under new leadership structures. We break down what this means for the industry… and why it comes as RV stocks continue to tumble. Several major recalls that could impact RVers: • 4.3 million Ford trucks and SUVs recalled for trailer module issues • 15,000 Ford Transit vans recalled for potential brake failure • 3.2 million Weber grill brushes recalled due to ingestion hazards • Nearly 20,000 Trek electric bikes recalled over rear wheel separation risk Plus, 19 Washington state park campgrounds could close or see reduced services due to budget cuts, while Texas opens its first new North Texas state park in nearly 25 years — Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. 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 00:00 Intro 00:42 Thor Restructures Brands 02:18 Stocks Slide and Camping World 03:01 Sponsor Etrailer 03:48 Ford Truck Recall 05:25 Transit Brake Failure Recall 05:52 Weber Brush and Trek Recalls 07:41 Washington Parks Budget Cuts 08:57 Texas New State Park Opens 10:15 Wrap Up
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399. RV Owners Rate Their RVs, And Can You Tow a Real Trailer with an EV? Bowlus Says Yes
Mar 200:48:08Tap to summarizeThis week we dig into a viral RVTravel.com poll asking: How well built is your RV? The results surprised us—and they raise a bigger question: if so many RVers say their rigs are “well built,” why does the industry’s quality reputation feel so rough… and why can’t buyers easily choose truly better-built options? Then we’re joined by Geneva Long, founder and CEO of Bowlus to talk about reviving a nearly-forgotten 1930s aviation-inspired aluminum travel trailer and turning it into one of the most interesting luxury RV brands on the road today. We get into what “built like an airplane” really means, why lightweight doesn’t have to mean flimsy, and why Bowlus may be uniquely positioned for the future of EV towing. Plus: Abby’s “black tank” story about everyday kindness (and a parking lot door ding), and Jason’s take on the way people talk about travel safety in Mexico—especially Baja. *Support independent RV journalism and unlock great perks by becoming a Mile Marker 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Vote for us as the People’s Choice for Best Podcast at the 2026 Outdoor Media Summit Awards: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18EbvKNRa8/?mibextid=wwXIfr 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 at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout! *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ 00:00 Intro 00:31 Poll RV Build Quality 07:56 Sponsors 09:29 Bowlus Interview 10:27 Bolus Origin Story 18:00 EV Towing Future 22:38 Pricing and Ideal Buyer 23:59 Direct Sales and Growth 29:30 Mexico Travel Safety 36:07 Outdoorsy Event Boom 38:11 Parking Lot Door Ding 44:31 Book Club Pick 47:29 Episode Wrap Up
Transcribe →NEWS: Baja RV Travel Concerns? Utah State Park Price Increase, Inside Leigh Tiffin's Transition to NIRVC
Feb 2400:11:41Tap to summarizeGet 30% off your next RV Mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout! The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for parts of Baja, raising questions for thousands of RVers who winter there. Utah state parks are raising camping and day-use fees — and we’ll talk about what that means for affordability. Meanwhile, while much of the RV industry continues to struggle, a few brands are expanding production… and we’ve got some fascinating inside details on Leigh Tiffin’s sudden move from Thor to National Indoor RV Centers — including a bold experiment that could shake up motorhome pricing and depreciation as we know it. ****************************** 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 00:00 Headlines and Teasers 00:42 Baja Travel Advisory 02:45 Utah State Park Fee Hikes 03:48 RV Mattress Sponsor Break 04:39 Industry Bright Spots and Expansion 06:04 Leigh Tiffin Moves to NIRVC 08:40 Cornerstone Pricing Experiment 11:30 Wrap Up and Sign Off
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398. BIG Nat'l Park Entry Changes, ALLIANCE to Build Motorhomes With Co-Founder Coley Brady
Feb 2200:43:20Tap to summarizeIn episode 398 of the RV Miles podcast, we cover Alliance RV’s acquisition of Midwest Automotive Designs, marking Alliance’s first move into motorized RVs with Sprinter-based Class B luxury vans. Jason interviews Alliance co-founder Coley Brady about why the deal happened and the possibility of an Alliance-branded Class B that could come as soon as this fall. We discuss National Park Service timed entry reservation changes, including Yosemite, Arches, and Glacier not using timed entry this summer, along with Glacier’s alternative measures like parking limits at Logan Pass, shuttle-only access for certain hikes, and reservable shuttle slots. Jason’s black tank is the short-lived reopening of the Apostle Islands ice caves (open for one day before conditions changed), and his fresh tank is Axiom RV increasing fifth-wheel ground clearance from six to ten inches while raising questions about the engineering tradeoffs. Abby’s black tank focuses on the changing state of podcasting, with exclusivity deals and paywalls involving major platforms; her fresh tank is enjoying the Winter Olympics. *Support independent RV journalism and unlock great perks by becoming a Mile Marker 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ 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 02:35 National Parks Timed-Entry Changes 14:42 Sponsor Break: Blue Ox + etrailer.com 15:56 Coley Brady on Alliance’s Move Into Class B Vans 25:04 Black Tank: Apostle Islands Ice Caves 26:40 Fresh Tank: Axiom RV Finally Raises Ground Clearance 29:43 Black Tank: How Big Media Is Reshaping Podcasting 42:02 Fresh Tank: Winter Olympics 42:53 Final Sign-Off
Transcribe →News: Alliance RV Buys Motorhome Mfr., Tiffin President Resigns, Battle Born Responds to Criticism
Feb 1900:16:19Tap to summarizeGet 30% off your next RV Mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout! This week, @alliancerv makes a major move into motorized — acquiring a luxury Sprinter van manufacturer and possibly signaling an Alliance-branded Class B as soon as this fall. Meanwhile, Leigh Tiffin resigns as president of Tiffin Motorhomes in a sudden shakeup that set off a swirl of rumors across the industry. Battle Born Batteries finally breaks its silence after months of controversy over viral teardown videos. And in two different states, lawmakers are considering whether RVs should be part of the solution to America’s housing crisis. Plus, the latest retail sales numbers are in — and they show the industry is still feeling the chill heading into 2026. ****************************** 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 00:00 Intro 00:50 Alliance RV acquires Midwest Automotive Designs 04:51 Sponsor Break: RVmattress.com by Brooklyn Bedding 05:42 Leigh Tiffin resign 08:21 Battle Born responds to safety claims 10:34 RVs as housing 13:05 Campspot Awards 2026 14:47 Liquified RV launches Liquishine exterior care line 15:18 December 2025 RV registrations drop 16:07 Wrap-up & sign-off
Transcribe →397. Our Biggest RV Travel Mistakes
Feb 1601:14:00Tap to summarizeThis week on the RV Miles Podcast, we’re digging deep into the memory bank to relive some of our biggest mistakes on the road — and yes, there have been plenty. From exploding spaghetti sauce and black tank blunders… to campsite miscalculations, rookie towing moments, and those “what were we thinking?” travel decisions — we’ve learned a lot the hard way over nearly a decade of RV life. If you’ve ever made a mistake in your RV (and who hasn’t?), this episode is proof you’re not alone — and hopefully you’ll learn from ours instead of repeating them. *Support independent RV journalism and unlock great perks by becoming a Mile Marker 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ 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 Introduction 00:58 Tiffin Consolidates in Red Bay 07:22 Alliance Buys Midwest Automotive Designs 10:29 Studio Updates 14:54 Sponsors 16:08 Disaster Stories Begin 18:36 The Marinara Explosion 20:43 Inside-Rig Mishaps 25:40 Exterior Damage Hall of Fame 34:45 Driving Blunders 38:24 Campground Scramble 44:50 The Jerry Can Shower Disaster 49:16 Yosemite Exit Chaos 52:31 Trust the Nagging Feeling 54:27 Black Tank Flush Overflow 58:47 Black Tank: Ram/Jeep Towing Module Recall 01:01:59 Fresh Tank: Love’s Expands RV Stops 01:03:47 Black Tank: Don’t Order Domino’s to an Active Crime Scene 01:08:05 Fresh Tank: Why MasterClass Is Worth It
Transcribe →NEWS | Propane Bottle Ban, RV Lemon Law Change, Hurricane Destruction, New Largest Truckstop
Oct 3, 2024Tap to summarizeUse code RVMILES for 30% (or more!) off your next RV Mattress from Brooklyn Bedding at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles On this episode, topics include the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene in the Southeast, significant changes to California's lemon laws for RV owners, a new ban on single-use propane canisters in California, and increased camping fees in Oregon. Plus, find out about the upcoming world's largest truck stop in Illinois.
Transcribe →Is It Time to Travel Again?
May 5, 2020Tap to summarizeThis week, coronavirus camping restrictions are lifting quickly, but navigating the different rules in each state and municipality can be tricky. We help you wade through the latest info.
Transcribe →134. Finding the Best Campgrounds
Mar 3, 2020Tap to summarizeThis week, is Los Angeles RV friendly? Pumping gas at an all-too-small gas station, what’s up with grumpy snowbirds, and we break down our top resources for finding the best campgrounds.
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