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  1. 399. RV Owners Rate Their RVs, And Can You Tow a Real Trailer with an EV? Bowlus Says Yes

    14 HR AGO

    399. RV Owners Rate Their RVs, And Can You Tow a Real Trailer with an EV? Bowlus Says Yes

    This 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

    48 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    NEWS: Baja RV Travel Concerns? Utah State Park Price Increase, Inside Leigh Tiffin's Transition to NIRVC

    Get 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

    12 min
  3. 398. BIG Nat'l Park Entry Changes, ALLIANCE to Build Motorhomes With Co-Founder Coley Brady

    22 FEB

    398. BIG Nat'l Park Entry Changes, ALLIANCE to Build Motorhomes With Co-Founder Coley Brady

    In 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

    43 min

  4. 19 FEB

    News: Alliance RV Buys Motorhome Mfr., Tiffin President Resigns, Battle Born Responds to Criticism

    Get 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

    16 min

  5. 16 FEB

    397. Our Biggest RV Travel Mistakes

    This 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

    1h 14m

  6. 11 FEB

    News: Ram Recall Affects Towing, Major Love's Expansion, BC Parks Add Non-Resident Fee

    In this episode of RV Miles, Chrysler's recall of over 450,000 Jeep and Ram vehicles due to a trailer tow module defect affecting trailer lights and brakes, and BC Parks' announcement of a new $20 non-resident fee starting May 2026. Tiffin Motor Homes plans to centralize motorhome production in Alabama. The company running Eddie Bauer stores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Fuel prices are slightly up. North Dakota is expanding campgrounds at two state parks. Love's Travel Stops plans major renovations and expansions with RV-specific improvements.  Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com Get your first month of Mile Marker Membership FREE at https://rvmiles.memberful.com/checkout?plan=96363 with code RVMILES.  ****************************** 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 Introduction 00:07 Chrysler Recall Alert 01:10 BC Parks Fee Increase 02:05 Tiffin Motor Homes Manufacturing Shift 03:06 RV Miles Sponsor Highlight 03:35 Cruise America Fleet Refresh 04:22 Eddie Bauer Bankruptcy 05:28 Fuel Price Update 06:08 North Dakota Campground Expansions 06:53 Love's Travel Stops Expansion 08:00 Conclusion and Farewell

    8 min
  7. 396. Is it OK to Book Campsites You Don't Plan To Use?

    8 FEB

    396. Is it OK to Book Campsites You Don't Plan To Use?

    In episode 396 of the RV Miles Podcast, Jason and Abby discuss the contentious issue of reserving multiple dates at campsites and the implications of no-shows and cancellations while looking at camping trends from  @Thedyrt  's 2026 Camping  Report, shedding light on the state of camping post-pandemic. The Dyrt's 2026 Camping Report: https://thedyrt.com/press/camping-report/ _____ *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 *Get a free quote for an extended warranty on your RV at https://wholesalewarranties.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 05:02 Camping Trends and Statistics 08:13 Sponsorship Messages 11:57 Booking Campsites: Challenges and Etiquette 21:59 First Come, First Serve Campsite Dilemma 27:09 Camping Reservations Trends 28:36 Family Commitments and Local Camping 29:32 No-Show and Cancellation Rates 33:23 Impact of Weather on Camping Plans 35:12 Eddie Bauer and Retail Challenges 40:10 Truck Stops and RV Travel 42:27 Amtrak Adventures 47:24 Book Recommendation and Wrap-Up

    51 min
  8. 395. Signs You Might Want To Avoid A Campground

    2 FEB

    395. Signs You Might Want To Avoid A Campground

    In Episode 395 of the RV Miles Podcast, we discuss the subtle red flags to watch out for when booking campgrounds. We also expand on why top-tier fuel is essential for your RV, truck, or car, and dive into our experience at the Kansas City RV Show, where we saw two great brands local to the KC area,  @vandoitco  and  @campinawe   AAA's full study on Top Tier gasoline: https://www.aaa.com/AAA/common/AAR/files/Fuel-Quality-Full-Report.pdf _____ *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get your first month for $3 *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 *Get 30% off your next mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout *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 01:10 Fuel Stops and Top Tier Gasoline Discussion 10:45 Campground Red Flags Introduction 17:44 Photo Quality and Campground Names 23:18 Former KOAs and Check-in Restrictions 27:44 Unexpected Campground Fees 30:02 Outdated Reservation Systems 34:07 Winter RV Safety Tips 37:47 Kansas City RV Show Highlights 49:26 Local Coffee Shop Discovery 52:11 Conclusion and Announcements

    54 min
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    2017 - 2026
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