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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.

  1. 14h ago

    News | NEW Lippert Takeover Bid, GM Sells Your Data to Insurance Companies, Campground Prices Rise

    Head to https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles and use the code RVMILES for 30% off your next RV mattress.  A competing offer to buy Lippert has added a new wrinkle to its planned merger with Patrick Industries. Monomoy Capital Partners offered $101 per share in cash, but Lippert’s board rejected the proposal. We explain why that offer could still influence the upcoming shareholder vote, and what the two possible paths would mean for ownership of one of the RV industry’s biggest suppliers. Coming to you from Las Vegas as the automotive industry prepares for the SEMA Show, this week’s RV and camping news also includes: - A DREO space-heater recall involving fire and burn hazards - GM’s $220 million multistate settlement over drivers’ personal data - Sun Communities’ preliminary 2027 annual RV site rate increases - New camping permits coming to Missouri Department of Conservation areas - Dometic’s new 60K Essential tankless water heater - Lectric’s updated XP Lite3 folding e-bike - The latest national gasoline and diesel prices Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers ****************************** 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  @LectriceBikes   @semashow   00:00 Headlines From Vegas 00:46 Lippert Buyout Twist 03:20 Sponsor RV Mattress Deal 04:04 GM Data Privacy Settlement 05:32 Sun Communities Rate Outlook 06:12 Missouri Camping Permit Changes 07:12 DREO Heater Recall Warning 08:04 Dometic Tankless Heater 08:41 Support RV Miles 09:02 Lectric XP Lite Update 09:56 Fuel Prices Check-In 10:27 Wrap Up And Goodbye

  2. 1d ago

    428. Sell the House or Keep It? Plus a Lippert Buyout Bid and Mountain Gazette’s Mike Rogge

    Should you sell your house when you’re RVing full-time, or keep it just in case? This week, we answer a question from RVers who love life on the road but aren’t sure what to do with the home they left behind. We discuss the emotional side of selling, the costs and responsibilities of renting it out, and why keeping a house doesn’t necessarily give you an immediate place to return to. Plus, a new buyout bid for Lippert adds another wrinkle to its planned merger with Patrick Industries. We discuss what it could mean for competition among RV suppliers. Then, Mountain Gazette owner and editor Mike Rogge joins Jason for a conversation about independent outdoor media, paying writers and artists, and making room for stories beyond gear reviews and sponsored trips. We talk about reviving the oversized print magazine and its anthology, Print Ain’t Dead, which celebrates 60 years of outdoor storytelling. Also this week: winterizing the RV, our 18th anniversary, and Abby’s new favorite travel toiletry bag. Explore Mountain Gazette and Print Ain’t Dead: mountaingazette.com Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/428 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/ 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 10% off the Easy Peasy Access Screen with code RVMILES at https://easypeasyrvsolutions.com/?utm_source=rvmiles&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rvmiles_audio_oct2026 *Find Liquified and other Prime RV products at https://primerv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Full-Time RVing: Should You Sell Your House? 14:00 Show Updates & the Mile Marker Community 18:00 Black Tank: A Very Unusual License Plate 23:00 The Daylight Saving Time Debate 24:00 A New Twist in the Lippert–Patrick Merger 33:00 Winterizing the RV & Upcoming Travels 37:00 Our 18th Anniversary 38:00 Abby’s Favorite Travel Toiletry Bag 43:00 Meet Mike Rogge of Mountain Gazette 46:00 Bringing Mountain Gazette Back to Life 53:00 Building a Magazine Around Its Readers 57:00 The Value of Print & Independent Publishing 1:03:00 Outdoor Stories Beyond Gear Reviews 1:07:00 Print Ain’t Dead: 60 Years of Outdoor Storytelling 1:13:00 Final Thoughts & Supporting RV Miles

    428. Sell the House or Keep It? Plus a Lippert Buyout Bid and Mountain Gazette’s Mike Rogge

  3. 5d ago

    National Park News | Yellowstone Gets $105 Million From Controversial Source, Denali Road Reopening, Grand Canyon Trails

    🚽 LIQUIFIED RV TOILET TREATMENT Liquified is made by RVers for RVers and helps break down waste and toilet paper, fight odors, prevent clogs, and keep tank sensors cleaner. Save 20% at: https://liquifiedrv.com Use code: RVMILES Yellowstone National Park is receiving a record $105 million private donation, with a potential new visitor center at Norris Geyser Basin among the projects being discussed. But who's behind the donation, and what will the money be used for? At Denali National Park, a new vehicle regulation comes as the park prepares to restore bus access beyond the Pretty Rocks landslide in 2027. Meanwhile, Death Valley is beginning a $69.5 million overhaul of its aging water systems, and several Grand Canyon trails have reopened following flood damage — although major closures remain. We're also following two significant developments at the U.S. Forest Service: a federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of the agency's reorganization, while a separate new rule will shorten the time available for public comments and objections on national forest projects. Plus, Glacier National Park confirms its first cases of white-nose syndrome in bats, the Blue Ridge Parkway continues recovering from Hurricane Helene, Tennessee dedicates a new state park along the Buffalo River, and Chiricahua officially becomes America's 64th national park. STORIES & SOURCES Yellowstone's $105 Million Donation https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/26025.htm Denali Park Road Rules and Pretty Rocks Bridge https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-16/html/2026-21222.htm Death Valley Water Infrastructure Project https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/dvnp-begins-critical-water-and-wastewater-system-modernization-project.htm Grand Canyon Trail Reopenings https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/select-inner-canyon-trails-reopen-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Forest Service Reorganization — Court Order https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/107-order-granting-705-stay.pdf Forest Service Public Comment Rule https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-13/html/2026-20890.htm White-Nose Syndrome at Glacier https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-detected-in-bats-in-glacier-national-park.htm Blue Ridge Parkway Recovery and Closures https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm Buffalo River State Park https://www.tn.gov/environment/news/2026/10/26/tn-dedicates-buffalo-river-sp.html Chiricahua Becomes a National Park https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-becomes-america-s-newest-national-park.htm Subscribe for more news and updates from America's national parks and public lands. 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 #NationalParks #Yellowstone #Denali

  4. Oct 27

    News | Ford Truck Recall, RV Industry Slump & Flooded Campgrounds

    Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers The RV industry's recovery has been pushed back AGAIN, with the latest forecast predicting continued declines through the first half of 2027. Meanwhile, Winnebago says there may simply be too many RV dealerships for today's market, even as the company manages to increase profits despite falling sales. Plus, massive flooding across the Southwest has damaged RV parks, washed out highways, and affected several national parks. In Colorado, a dramatic helicopter rescue saved two people and five pets trapped inside an RV swept into a river. Also in this week's RV and Camping News Roundup: Ford recalls more than 102,000 trucks over faulty speedometers, Roadmaster expands a major tow bar recall affecting nearly 25,000 units, Illinois announces a 40% increase in state park camping fees, and both gas and diesel prices have retreated from recent highs. ****************************** 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 #RVMiles #RVNews #RVLife #Camping #NationalParks 00:00 Headlines and Intro 00:45 Four Corners Flooding 01:57 Rescue and Road Closures 03:00 National Parks Flood Impacts 04:16 Sponsor eTrailer 05:02 RV Market Forecast Drops 07:43 Winnebago Strategy Shift 10:46 Ford Speedometer Recall 11:38 Roadmaster Tow Bar Recall 13:08 Illinois Camping Fees Rise 14:43 Fuel Price Update 15:29 Wrap Up

  5. Oct 26

    427. California's Wine Country in the Pebble Flow

    Jason and Abby recap a "Road Tested" trip through California wine country in the all-electric Pebble Flow travel trailer, using Harvest Hosts stops near Glen Ellen, Ukiah (Nelson Family Vineyard), and Redwood Valley (Testa Vineyards). Standout Pebble features include iPad-controlled maneuvering, Magic Hitch auto-coupling, exceptional stabilization, privacy glass, and an optional Jackery 2,000W ground-deploy solar system that helped run A/C in 100+ degree heat! A sudden wildfire near Ukiah forces a reroute as Highway 101 closes, leading to a long scenic drive through Napa and an overnight at a crowded Marin-area RV park where the remote parking feature helps again. Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/427 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/ 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 RV extended warranty quote at https://wholesalewarranties.com *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES 00:00 Sponsor Blue Ox 00:31 Road Tested Returns 02:05 SEMA Vegas Plans 05:10 Why Pebble Flow Now 06:12 What Is Pebble Flow 08:32 Harvest Hosts Strategy 09:56 Airport Pickup Costco Run 16:03 San Francisco Detour 18:18 Sponsor Break 19:53 First Stop Glen Ellen 22:05 Remote Parking Setup 25:07 Stabilization Game Changer 29:28 Murphy Bed Layout Notes 34:11 Morning Tasting Recap 34:59 Wine Bottle Dilemma 35:44 Glen Ellen Bakery Stop 37:28 Towing Assist Test 38:40 Nelson Vineyard Heat 41:30 Jackery Solar Setup 43:05 Smart Glass Shades 48:31 Ukiah Town Day 53:46 Testa Vineyard Tasting 55:31 Wildfire Escape Route 58:49 Magic Hitch Getaway 01:00:43 Detour to Napa 01:02:38 Night at Marin Park 01:03:21 Worst RV Park Lessons 01:05:30 Charging the Pebble 01:06:11 Bakery Stop and Dumping 01:07:20 Triple Macerator Explained 01:10:30 Airport Parking Scramble 01:12:11 Packing Wine Bottles 01:13:00 Pebble Pros and Cons 01:19:07 Wish List Improvements 01:22:06 More Testing and Features 01:24:24 Tank Check Sponsor Break 01:24:58 RV Industry Outlook 01:30:43 Love's RV Services Update 01:32:19 Lego Prices Rant 01:35:28 Spooky Season Audiobook 01:37:38 Events and Farewell

  6. Oct 26

    426. Your RV Questions Answered - Live From RV Miles Homecoming

    Recorded live at the 4th annual RV Miles Homecoming in Amana, Iowa, Jason and Abby discuss Choice Hotels acquiring Harvest Hosts, and then take audience questions on how RVing has changed since they started, whether they’re considering a smaller rig, and ideas for a future episode on trip-planning apps and AI-assisted planning. They share the origin story of RV Miles from their 2016 move onto the road and how COVID shifted their work into news coverage, answer questions about composites becoming common RV materials, and address confusing rec.gov campsite length limits. Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/426 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/ 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/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES 00:00 Sponsor Blue Ox 00:30 Live From Homecoming 03:41 Harvest Hosts Bought 13:16 Sponsor eTrailer 14:03 Audience Q&A Begins 14:47 How RVing Changed 17:57 Downsizing The Rig 19:10 Trip Planning Apps 23:10 How RV Miles Started 31:45 Composites In RVs 33:29 Rec Gov Site Sizes 37:34 Campground Length Confusion 39:37 Misadventures Make Memories 40:26 Wrong Way in New Mexico 43:14 Fuel Can Hair Disaster 50:13 Favorite Child Joke 51:20 Future of EV Towing 58:09 Tank Check Sponsor Break 58:29 Truck Bed Left Open 01:00:46 RV Automation Breakthrough 01:06:58 Retirement and New Theme 01:08:38 Live Show Farewell

  7. Oct 13

    NEWS: This New RV Is INSANE! Plus, More Camping World Closures, 2 New Truck Campers, and more.

    Get a free quote for an RV extended warranty at https://wholesalewarranties.com A massive new luxury fifth wheel from Alliance, revolutionary RV manufacturing technology, and two new truck campers are just a few of the big announcements from this year's RV Industry Open House in Elkhart, Indiana! We're taking you inside the show to look at Alliance RV's new Aurum fifth wheel, a new printing process from Patrick Industries that could change how RVs are built, new truck campers from Sage RV and Rockwood, and much more. Plus, Camping World announces more dealership closures, two families who won lawsuits against Lazydays may never collect their judgments, and important recalls affect thousands of Grand Design fifth wheels and Ram ProMaster vans. IN THIS WEEK'S RV NEWS: @alliancerv unveils its ultra-luxury Aurum fifth wheel New Alliance solar packages and a sneak peek at the Model B Former Newmar president launches Sage RV truck campers @RockwoodRVs enters the truck camper market Patrick Industries introduces revolutionary direct-to-panel printing Dexter introduces the E-Z Flex STS suspension system Jackery partners with @PebbleRV on a 2,000-watt portable solar package Camping World announces four dealership closures Lazydays customers win lawsuits but may never get paid Grand Design and Ram ProMaster recalls New Teton Pass RV certification requirements Ford Power Stroke class-action lawsuit moves forward Ram truck sales rebound LINKS Watch Tony and Peggy's full Rockwood Reserve video at StressLess Camping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH-eNpCRAII @stresslesscamping Special thanks to our friends Tony and Peggy at StressLess Camping for sharing their Rockwood Reserve footage! Be sure to check out their full video. Denver7 Investigation: Lazydays Customers May Never Get Paid: https://www.denver7.com/news/investigations/families-won-big-against-lazydays-but-may-never-get-paid Grand Design Reflection Recall: https://rvbusiness.com/nhtsa-releases-its-most-recent-installment-of-rv-recalls-143/ Ram ProMaster Power Steering Recall: https://rvbusiness.com/nhtsa-releases-its-most-recent-installment-of-rv-recalls-144/ Check Your RV or Vehicle for Open Recalls: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls Wyoming Teton Pass Safe Pass Certification: https://safepass.wyoroad.info/ Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers ****************************** 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 Preview 01:06 Alliance Aurum Debut 04:01 Solar Max Plus 04:40 Alliance Model B 05:14 Warranty Sponsor Break 06:03 New Truck Campers 08:27 Printed Interior Panels 11:40 Dexter Suspension Upgrade 12:59 Jackery Meets Pebble 14:46 Camping World Closures 16:19 Lazydays Lawsuit Fallout 19:07 Major RV Recalls 20:59 Teton Pass Certification 22:23 Truck News Ford Ram 24:02 Wrap Up And Outro #RVMiles #RVNews #RVIndustry #RVLife #Camping #FifthWheel #TruckCamper #RVTravel

  8. Oct 3

    National Park News: Plan For Baseball in Tetons Backfires, Lawsuit Over Foreign Visitor Fees, NPS Restructuring?

    The National Park Service could be headed for a major restructuring that would change how parks across the country are managed. In this week’s National Parks and public lands news roundup, we break down the proposed “hub and spoke” management model, what it could mean for smaller park units, and why former park leaders are raising concerns. Also this week: • Grand Canyon is still recovering from major flash flooding and damage to the North Kaibab Trail • Investigators say Yosemite’s Dome Fire was started by an abandoned campfire • A tour company is suing over the new $100 international visitor fee at major national parks • Major League Baseball has abandoned its idea of staging a game inside Grand Teton National Park • Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly is leaving the National Park Service after nearly eight years • Arches National Park has launched a new shuttle connecting Moab with the park • Three bears in the Grand Teton/Jackson Hole area were euthanized after becoming conditioned to human food • Alcatraz Island will temporarily close this fall for major dock repairs Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers ****************************** 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 00:34 Chiricahua Becomes National Park 01:40 NPS Shakeup 04:00 Grand Canyon Flood Recovery 06:05 Sponsor Break 06:56 Yosemite Fire 07:49 International Fee Lawsuit 09:51 MLB Game Nixed 11:51 Subscribe and Share 12:59 Yellowstone Leadership Change 14:16 Arches Shuttle Launch 15:55 Fed Bear Dead Bear 17:33 Alcatraz Closure 18:25 Wrap Up and Thanks #NationalParks #NationalParkService #PublicLands #Yosemite #GrandCanyon #GrandTeton #Yellowstone #RVMiles

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