Hey RV Miles listeners! We’re trying something new. We’ve been making these short news videos over on YouTube, and a lot of you find them valuable but aren’t regular YouTube watchers. We’re going to begin adding the audio from these news bits into the RV miles podcast feed, so once or twice a week, you can expect to get a short episode (under 10 minutes) in addition to the weekly podcast you know and love. We hope you enjoy these bits of RV and camping news. In this new episode, we break down a ...
Mar 10, 2021•6 min•Ep. 187
On this episode, we chat with the folks from FMCA about responsibly holding an event during COVID-19, and answer several listener questions.
Mar 07, 2021•49 min•Ep. 186
It's that time! Our gear guide is out! Check out some great items for your next RV adventure! Download the Togo RV App and get Togo RV+ for $10 off with code RVMILES10X at https://togorv.com/ Get 15% off Harvest Hosts and lock in the price permanently with the code HHFRIENDS15 here: https://harvesthosts.refr.cc/RVMiles...
Mar 06, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 185
On this episode, we take you beach camping at Mustang Island state park and share some of the lessons we learned so you can make your first beach boondocking attempt successful. Get 15% off Harvest Hosts and lock in the price permanently with the code HHFRIENDS15 here: https://harvesthosts.refr.cc/RVMiles
Mar 01, 2021•52 min•Ep. 184
This week, we're coming to you from the state of Texas, where a cascade of problems has come down from the once-in-a-century cold weather. Shortages or outages of propane, water, internet, phone, food, and gasoline have all been a part of our last week.
Feb 19, 2021•57 min•Ep. 183
If you think RV manufacturers had a great year in 2020, it was nothing compared to peer-to-peer RV Rental marketplaces. This week, Jeff Cavins, the co-founder of Outdoorsy, tells about why he doesn’t see it slowing down anytime soon, and how some people listing RVs on his site are making MILLIONS. Plus, we've got a bit of news, the RV Miles Amazon store is here, and Jason and Abby jump on the moonshine train. Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles Join our mailing list: https://rvmile...
Feb 07, 2021•57 min•Ep. 182
On this episode, we interview Terry Broussard from Spot2Nite, a new campground booking app that will allow you to actually see spots available from multiple different in an area at the same time, like the big hotel aggregator apps. Plus we tip our hat to some of our favorite content creators in the RV community. Learn more about Spot2Nite here: https://www.spot2nite.com/ Enter Girl Camper's raffle to win a cool vintage-style RV trailer here: https://lighthouseraffle.org/raffle/girl-camper-raffle...
Jan 31, 2021•54 min•Ep. 181
On this episode, our journey through Waco, Texas, to the Magnolia Silos, the Waco Mammoth Site, and more. Plus we answer a listener question about what hoses we carry.
Jan 25, 2021•47 min•Ep. 180
On this week's episode, we cover what to expect in this year's RV show season, already underway, but in a limited fashion. We talk about last year's RV sales, and how they might not have been as wild as you think, and bestow some love on one of our favorite types of campgrounds.
Jan 17, 2021•55 min•Ep. 179
It's not often an every day a new line of RVs is released, and the new Arcadia fifth wheel from Keystone is super stylish but also features a brand new chassis that the company says will change the way they make RVs. Check out our exclusive podcast interview previewing the Arcadia with Keystone's President & CEO Jeff Runels.
Jan 13, 2021•32 min•Ep. 178
This week, we talk about the ins and outs of roadside assistance. It's never great to find out you aren't covered for something at the worst moment. We also chat about about the industry's quality control improvements, and a great New Year's resolution for the environment.
Jan 11, 2021•54 min•Ep. 177
On this episode we talk about several news items from the last few weeks, we cover some great tips for newbie RVers, and a special Christmas shout-out!
Jan 03, 2021•54 min•Ep. 176
This week on the podcast, we're recapping our favorite destinations of 2020, plus last-minute holiday gifts for RVers, and are RVs built this year actually...better quality???
Dec 21, 2020•52 min•Ep. 175
Some RV mattresses are just the worst. This week, we're bringing you all your replacement options, plus some big industry news from Thor and Togo RV, and a whole lot more. Join our Mailing List! Are you signed up for our free weekly newsletter? https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ It's the bestest RV group out there - the RV Miles Facebook Group - come join the fun! https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmilesgroup/ Want to watch the show and see us make funny faces? Check out the RV Miles YouTube page: ...
Dec 14, 2020•53 min•Ep. 174
This week we share a few funny navigation errors courtesy of our See America Facebook group. Plus, Jason shares a recap of a recent conference he attended where experts in numerous areas of travel share their predictions for the 2021 season.
Dec 08, 2020•47 min•Ep. 173
This week, we're thankful for lots of things, including you. We have a couple gift recommendations, and talk about the return of new RVs to dealer lots.
Nov 29, 2020•42 min•Ep. 172
This week, we journey to Ozark, Arkansas, where we visited Mt. Magazine and Fort Smith National Historic Site. We cover a couple items from our holiday gift guide, and Winnebago's new EKKO class C motorhome.
Nov 21, 2020•41 min•Ep. 171
This week, we head back to Custer State Park, which rivals most national parks for beauty and recreation. We talk about what the roads might look like this Thanksgiving, and why some overbearing leaf-blowing has us sneezing.
Nov 15, 2020•49 min•Ep. 170
This week, we chat about the negative opinion of RVers that some tent campers and members of the general public hold, and we answer some listener questions about long-term camping. Plus, an absolutely absurd fire log that you have to hear about.
Nov 08, 2020•52 min•Ep. 169
This week, we talk with Colin Philips from EmpireCovers.com about the importance of covering an RV in the off season. We chat about the news surrounding Starlink satellite internet, and the new policy allowing veterans free access to National Parks.
Oct 31, 2020•44 min•Ep. 168
This week we make our predictions about the 2021 camping season, plus we chat about some issues with an unlimited internet carrier, and how one couple got fined $1000 for filming in a National Park.
Oct 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 167
On this episode, we interview Rick Kessler, Executive Editor at RV Business Magazine about their list of the top 2021 RV models. We answer a question about the difference between 3- and 4-season RVs, and more! Read RV Business' list of the top 2021 RVs here: https://rvbusiness.com/rvbusiness-announces-top-10-rvs-of-the-year-other-winners/
Oct 16, 2020•47 min•Ep. 166
This week, we finish off our Yellowstone Journey with the upper Grand Loop Road, including wonderful waterfalls, mud pots, and canyons. Plus, we have the top five campground office complaints, a new winterizing system, and so much more! This is the RV Miles Podcast. Have you ever wondered what the most common things campers complain about at the campground office? Nanci Dixon, who is a regular camp host and a writer over at RVTravel.com, put together a list of top five complaints: https://www.rv...
Oct 10, 2020•58 min•Ep. 165
This week, part two of our Yellowstone adventure! Plus, a campground that has tripled its monthly rate for 2021. Will more follow? How those awful washboard roads are formed, a Forest River interior that knocked our socks off, and a whole lot more!
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 164
On this episode, we begin our three-week Yellowstone adventure with an overview of the park and the town of West Yellowstone. A listener asks about what temps to be concerned about water freezing, and so much more!
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 163
This week, we cover several stays at Idaho campgrounds on our way up to Yellowstone National Park. Plus, we have additional water saving tips, we talk about the positives and negatives of slide-outs, and so much more!
Sep 18, 2020•56 min•Ep. 162
Whether you're boondocking or rocking partial hookups at a state park, saving water can extend your camping fun. We've got tips for keeping your waste tanks empty and your fresh tank full. Plus, we talk about the most dangerous part of a drive—the last part, and give you an update on the RV manufacturing backlog.
Sep 13, 2020•53 min•Ep. 161
This week we share our journey to the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument and chat about the manufacturing backlog that's making it harder and harder to buy a new RV. We also talk about why the stories about big name YouTubers that are giving up the full-time RV life might not be all they're cracked up to be.
Sep 04, 2020•48 min•Ep. 160
They literally wrote the book on RVing: Marc & Julie Bennett share their journey on this week's episode of the podcast. Plus, an important update about that Verizon change we talked about last week, and some new sales numbers from the RV industry point to an interesting trend.
Aug 27, 2020•51 min•Ep. 159
Chuck Woodbury has been independently covering the RV industry longer than almost everyone else, and this week, we chat with him about the state of the RV industry as he marks 20 years at rvtravel.com. Plus, we have easy campground cocktails, a new change to Verizon plans that's great for RVers, and a whole lot more!
Aug 20, 2020•59 min•Ep. 158
