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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. 1d ago

    News: Gas Motorhomes Saved, New RVs Leak, Used RV Prices Rise

    The future of gas-powered Class A motorhomes just got a whole lot clearer — and the company stepping in to save the segment probably isn’t one you would have guessed. Plus, while the RV industry continues to struggle overall, one manufacturer just posted its three best sales months ever, used RV values are actually up double digits, and campground owners are fighting back over the credit card fees you pay every time you book a campsite. And Hershey is less than a month away, where we’re expecting a radically different new travel trailer from Forest River — and it looks like the show may have accidentally revealed a brand-new Brinkley fifth wheel before Brinkley did. All that and more in this week’s RV Miles news. Get 20% off Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com with code RVMILES Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale! Learn more at: https://RVMiles.com/homecoming ****************************** 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 00:48 Gas Class A Chassis Saved 03:45 Sponsor Message 04:40 Campground Card Fee Fight 08:34 Homecoming Rally Invite 09:12 Alliance Defies Downturn 11:35 Used RV Values Rise 12:26 Hershey Show Sneak Peeks 12:42 Forest River Teleos Debut 15:33 Brinkley Model R Rumors 17:00 Wrap Up And Thanks

  2. 2d ago

    421. Is Summer Camping Losing Its Appeal? Fall RV Travel Is Surging

    Is the traditional summer camping season starting to shift? New travel data shows growing interest in September and October trips as travelers look to escape extreme summer heat, peak-season crowds, and higher prices. In this episode, we dig into why fall and shoulder-season camping may be becoming a bigger part of the RV travel calendar — and what that could mean for campgrounds that traditionally close their gates in October. Plus, we follow up on the FCC's new rules affecting foreign-made connected inverters and what they could mean for RV solar, batteries, portable power stations, and other connected power equipment. We also debate campgrounds charging separately for electricity, share the wild story of a hiker who walked 10 miles after being impaled by a trekking pole, and look at an incredibly detailed experiment showing what really happens inside your RV black tank when you use the flush system. All that and more on this week's RV Miles Podcast. The black tank video from  @RVTIPSANDTRAVELS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZfzZTONwho&t=3s *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/421 *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 from Brooklyn Bedding 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 AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE00:00  00:00 Intro 00:47 Welcome Back 05:47 Are Foreign-Made RV Inverters Being Banned? 18:13 Campgrounds Are Starting to Charge for Electricity 27:26 Why RVers Are Moving Their Trips to Fall 43:05 Hiker Walks 10 Miles After Being Impaled 47:49 Do RV Black Tank Flushes Really Work? 51:57 Are We Still “Real” RVers? 55:27 The New Little House on the Prairie 58:08 RV Miles Homecoming & Closing

    421. Is Summer Camping Losing Its Appeal? Fall RV Travel Is Surging

  3. Aug 5

    News: FCC Targets RV Power Inverters, Battle Born Buys Competitor & Big Ram Truck Changes

    The federal government has declared foreign-made power inverters a national security threat — and the new restrictions could eventually affect some of the biggest names in RV solar and portable power. Plus, Battle Born’s parent company has purchased competitor Dakota Lithium at a pretty interesting moment for the brand. Ram is making some major changes to its trucks, including more payload for the 2500 and the end of automatic stop/start on the Hemi. We’ve also got an RV toilet conversion that lets you basically abandon your black tank, an all-electric furnace that can run through your existing ductwork, and one of the old-school satellite internet companies that RVers used before Starlink has filed for bankruptcy. And somehow, none of that is the craziest story this week — because a Montana hiker impaled himself completely through the torso with a trekking pole…and then hiked ten miles out of the mountains with the pole still sticking out of him. Get a free quote for an RV extended warranty at https://wholesalewarranties.com *Support RV Miles and the weekly news videos: https://RVMiles.com/milemarkers *Get the latest news, National Park updates, happenings around RV Miles, and more when you sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://RVMiles.com/mailinglist *It's our only in-person event this year! Join us at HOMECOMING October 7 - 11 in Amana, IA. Seminars, a Rig Crawl, Trivia, Giveaways, Nightly catered meals, time to explore historic Amana, and so much more! https://RVMiles.com/HOMECOMING 00:00 Headlines Preview 01:01 FCC Inverter Crackdown 04:10 Battle Born Owner Buys Rival 05:53 Impaled Hiker Survival 07:25 Sponsor Break 08:14 Ram Recall and Upgrades 10:47 GM CarPlay Reversal 12:26 Membership Pitch 12:53 Electric Furnace Upgrade 14:37 Dry Flush Toilet Kit 16:27 HughesNet Bankruptcy 17:35 Camping History Documentary 18:46 Homecoming Rally and Farewell

  4. Jul 27

    420. Charging Nightly for Electricity? Propane-Free RVs & Remote Vans’ Big Leadership Move

    With smart meters more available and power rates rising, are campgrounds going to stop including the cost of electricity in your nightly stay? Jason takes a look at the issues involved. Plus misconceptions about RV manufacturers eliminating propane, and debunking some misleading headlines. In the interview portion, Remote Vans CEO Daryn Hillhouse joins us, along with new President Andrew Cooley, to talk about RV quality, pricing pressures, dealer relationships, and improving the customer buying and service experience. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/420 *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 *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 03:49 Campground Power Fees 08:48 Sponsor 09:34 Propane Removal Trend 15:33 Tank Check 17:52 Remote Vans Interview 52:32 Wrap Up And Thanks

    420. Charging Nightly for Electricity? Propane-Free RVs & Remote Vans’ Big Leadership Move

  5. Jul 21

    News: Nat'l Forest Employees held hostage, Influencers Help Build RV Company, Remote Vans Looks to Future

    Get 30% off your new RV mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout.  Abby fills in for Jason and covers major RV and camping headlines: two U.S. Forest Service employees were held at gunpoint for nearly 15 hours in California’s Shasta-Trinity National Forest; catastrophic flooding again hit the Texas Hill Country; a new Elkhart County manufacturer launches with The RV Hunter and That RV Tech advising; Remote Vans names Storyteller Overland co-founder Andrew Cooley as president; and Starlink rolls out a more efficient V5 dish while also changing Roam rules, including a 30-day limit abroad and treating the U.S. and Canada as one region. 00:00 Abby Takes Over 00:37 Forest Service Hostages 02:15 Texas Hill Country Flooding 03:17 RV Mattress Sponsor 04:02 Boundless Recreation Debut 05:47 Remote Vans New President 07:29 Starlink V5 Dish 08:40 Starlink Roam Changes 10:01 Wrap Up And Support

  6. Jul 20

    419. Dealers Have Too Many RVs—and Buyers Are Paying the Price

    In this episode, a candid conversation with Ben Hirsch, COO of Campers Inn RV, about RV industry overstocking driven by the “bullwhip effect,” how volatile pricing can hurt trade-in values, and how inconsistent production schedules and frequent floorplan changes can impact build quality, and the challenge of balancing affordability with quality. Plus, Starlink updates, including a new dish, simplified US/Canada residency rules, and a new one-month international limit affecting Mexico.  *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/418 *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 RV Matress from Brooklyn Bedding at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout *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 01:33 Starlink Updates 06:30 Mile Markers Plug 08:40 Sponsor Break 10:13 Ben Hirsch Interview 45:33 Tank Check 45:59 Weather Impacts Camping 47:34 Pause Trailer in Death Valley 53:07 Board Game Price Shock 01:04:46 Handheld Fan 01:07:05 Episode Wrap

    419. Dealers Have Too Many RVs—and Buyers Are Paying the Price

  7. Jul 15

    NEWS: Campers Airlifted, RV Sales Slide, and Hotels Move Into Camping

    This week, catastrophic flooding in Missouri forced hundreds of campers to be rescued, including more than 200 young campers and counselors airlifted out by Black Hawk helicopters after the Black River rose to record levels in the middle of the night. We’ve also got a scary rockfall incident on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, gas prices ticking back up, and new RV sales continuing their long slide. Plus, campground planning tools are seeing record traffic, KOA has been named one of the most profitable franchise brands in the country, and major hotel companies are moving even deeper into glamping and outdoor hospitality. Camping may still be about getting outside, but more than ever, it’s also big business — and sometimes, a serious safety story. Get 20% off Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com 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 Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale! Learn more at: https://RVMiles.com/homecoming 00:00 Flooding Rescue 02:47 Glacier Rockfall Scare 03:26 Sponsor 04:35 Fuel Prices Rise 04:57 New RV Sales Slump 06:01 Campground Views Boom 06:48 Homecoming Rally Invite 07:23 KOA Franchises 08:54 Hotels Enter Glamping 10:01 Wrap Up

  8. Jul 14

    418. Camping Controversies: No-Show Reservations, Long-Term Workers & Bright RV Lights

    In this episode, we turn to your comments to cover three polarizing issues and try to find some common ground. Should campers be penalized for reserving public campground sites they don’t use? Should RV parks let long-term transient workers for AI data centers take over? Should RVers leave lights on all night? *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/418 *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 a free quote on an extended service plan at https://wholesalewarranties.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 02:56 Homecoming Rally Plug 06:09 Empty Reserved Sites Debate 25:51 Sponsor Break 27:32 Workers Filling RV Parks 37:46 Docking Lights 44:34 Tank Check  44:58 Flash Flooding 47:37 AI for Live Captions 52:03 Sexist RV Marketing Rant 01:05:54 Wrap Up

    418. Camping Controversies: No-Show Reservations, Long-Term Workers & Bright RV Lights
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    RV Miles Network
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  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
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