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.

  1. 1d ago

    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

  2. 6d ago

    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

  3. 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

  4. Jul 8

    News: Winnebago, Grand Design & Aliner Reveal What’s Next, New RV Water Heater, AI Workers Crowd Campers

    *Get 30% off your next RV Mattress from Brooklyn Bedding at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout* This week, some new RV debuts from  @WinnebagoRVs ,  @GrandDesignRVTeam , and @alinercamping  show us where things may be headed next — smaller motorhomes, fewer propane systems, more electric appliances, new materials, and some very different ideas about what buyers actually want. Plus, a major dealer says the industry keeps overbuilding RVs and then liquidating them in peak season, data center workers are filling up campgrounds, and more. The RV Business article from Ben Hirsch at  @CampersInnRV : https://rvbusiness.com/ben-hirsch-were-liquidating-new-rvs-in-peak-season-again/ The  @MattsRVReviews  video on the Grand Design Lineage Series E: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2Tc-cl2GI&t=1s The RV Industry history of RVing documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGJQejdpetg&t=7s ****************************** 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 Headlines 00:37 Dealers vs Overproduction 02:59 Winnebago Elora & Resa 05:44 Sponsor 06:35 Grand Design Lineage 08:19 Aliner Scout 15 09:38 Coachmen Composite Floors 11:09 Dometic Electric Heater 12:15 Data Center Campers 13:32 RVIA America 250 Film 14:48 Wrap Up

  5. Jul 5

    417. The Simple Trick to Enjoying National Parks After the Crowds Leave

    In this final summer mini-episode of the RV Miles Podcast, we share how bringing meals into national parks can help RVers stay later, avoid crowds, and enjoy sunsets and the blue hour. We suggest easy, flexible meal ideas, including tacos, one-pan sausage and veggie skillet meals; make-ahead soup or chili; no-cook “adult Lunchables" and more. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/417 *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 mattress 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 01:45 Stay Late Strategy 02:57 Fourth Of July Banter 05:16 Easy Meal Mindset 06:01 Taco Bar Dinner 10:23 Skillet Meal Favorite 14:18 Sponsor Break 15:52 Soup And Chili 18:44 No Cook Options 18:54 Charcuterie Picnic 22:04 Salads And Pasta 26:21 Sponsor Break 27:22 Picnic Setup Tips 30:51 Lights, Water, and Fire 36:30 Coolers And Food Safety 37:48 Leave No Trace Cleanup 40:15 Final Thoughts And Farewell

    417. The Simple Trick to Enjoying National Parks After the Crowds Leave

  6. Jun 30

    NEWS: California’s New Campsite No-Show Crackdown, Major Areas of Glacier, Canyonlands Close

    This week on RV Miles, California begins its crackdown on campsite no-shows, new data shows what RV sites and campgrounds really cost right now, used RV values continue to rise, and new RV shipments are down again. Plus, Ford sees a major quality turnaround, Rossmonster debuts an adventure van, Canyonlands closes The Needles district due to wildfire danger, and one RV owner gets their motorhome seized over stolen corn. 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 Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale! Learn more at: https://RVMiles.com/homecoming 00:00 Headlines And Intro 00:48 California No Show Crackdown 03:13 Sponsor eTrailer 04:00 What Campgrounds Cost Now 05:30 Rossmonster Loft Debut 07:37 Used Values Up New Shipments Down 09:32 Bike Friendly Campground App 10:26 Ford Quality Rebound 12:08 National Park Emergency Closures 13:12 Stolen Corn RV Impounded 14:36 Wrap Up And Newsletter

  7. Jun 28

    416. RV MythBusting Revisited: Camping World, RV Toilet Paper, Drano, Black Tank Ice & More

    In this mini episode of the RV Miles podcast, Jason and Abby revisit past RV mythbusting segments from earlier episodes to see what still holds up, including whether you should buy an RV from Camping World, whether RV-specific toilet paper is necessary, and misconceptions about using Drano in RV plumbing (including cautions around waterless Hepvo traps). They also debunk bags of water with pennies to deter flies, discuss mixed claims about Irish Spring soap or dryer sheets for mice, and recommend sealing entry points, and dismiss the idea that you must be under 30 feet to camp in national parks. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/416 *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 *Start your worry-free trial of Travlfi at https://travlfi.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 Blue Ox Sponsor 00:33 Myth Busting Returns 03:16 Old Segments 05:26 Camping World Myth 16:25 Sponsor Break 17:54 RV Toilet Paper 18:32 Drano And Traps 20:06 Pennies Bag Flies 22:14 Mice Deterrents 26:16 National Park Length 28:05 Ice In Black Tank 29:49 Sponsor 30:50 Nitrogen In Tires 32:55 Flamingo Swingers 37:36 Mythbusting 3 Highlights 39:06 Wrap Up

    416. RV MythBusting Revisited: Camping World, RV Toilet Paper, Drano, Black Tank Ice & More

  8. Jun 22

    News: Grand Canyon Warning, RV Fires, Flooding & One Very Bad Decision

    This week, a deadly heat warning from Grand Canyon National Park after multiple hikers died in extreme summer temperatures, a New Jersey RV park fire that destroyed several rigs, and flash flooding that trapped campers at a Gulfport RV resort. We’ll also look at  @OutdoorsyRV 's rebrand as The Ride Platform, a new class action lawsuit involving Ram ProMaster vans used in many camper van and Class B RV builds, a new SuperSteer sway bar upgrade for Sprinter-based motorhomes, and AAA’s latest Independence Day travel forecast. Plus, we end with a campground rescue story involving a camper, a pair of sunglasses, and a pit toilet — and yes, it’s exactly as bad as it sounds. Subscribe to RV Miles for weekly RV news, camping updates, public lands coverage, travel tips, and stories that matter to RVers and campers. '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 Tickets for HOMECOMING go on sale for Mile Marker members on April 1st and for the general public on May 1st. Learn more at: https://RVMiles.com/homecoming

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    RV Miles Network
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    2017 - 2026
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