This week, you’ve asked, and we answer - how exactly do we find a campsite? We’ll break down all the ways we scour the internet for our next place to park the rig. Plus, a tip for making sure your slide doesn’t hit anything every single and a question about batteries and converters.
When does renting out your land for camping become commercial lodging? One California landowner found out. One Maine campground becomes a haven for legal marijuana, a dealership stores its RVs on nuclear wasteland, 5 national forests close entirely due to wildfire danger, and more. It’s time for the latest in RV and camping news. Download the Togo RV App and get Togo RV+ for $10 off with code RVMILES10X at https://TogoRV.com?fpr=rvmiles
This week Dyana Kelly of CampCalNow joins us to share six principles for safe camping and outdoor travel, plus an RV is stuck. For a week. On the side of a mountain.
A year of records is well underway - record drought, record heat, record camping and RV travel, and the busiest year on record - by far - for the National Park Service. Lordstown and Camping World’s electric motorhome is on hold, and the Canadian border will remain closed for another month. It’s time for the latest in RV and camping news.
This week, we announce our new home on wheels, share a great RV hack for unclogging your black tank, our review of the Solo Stove bonfire fire pit, , and more. Join our Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmilesgroup Deals: https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/...
RV sales are increasing at an even faster pace, a new event will pit popular YouTubers against each other as they renovate RVs in the desert, Airstream has launched a new go-anywhere off-road class B motorhome, wildfire season is set to be the worst on record, and another state drastically increases its camping fees for out-of-state residents. It’s time for the latest in RV & Camping news.
In this episode, we journey to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for lots of fun and a stay at Myrtle Beach State Park. We share a tip on using propane grills with an RV, talk about Harvest Hosts acquiring Boondockers Welcome, and more.
Harvest Host and Boondockers Welcome join forces, RV fires are on the rise, a 4-hour line to begin a hike at a national park, state parks try to solve the no-show problem, a dramatic RV chase, and more. It’s time for the latest in RV and camping news. RV Share's "Turn in your Tent": https://rvshare.com/turn-in-your-tent
This week we are wrapping up our time in Charleston, SC with a recap of Fort Sumter National Monument, and Buck Hall Recreation Area campground. Plus, it's a question we are often asked - how long do you travel in a day? We share how this aspect of full-time RVing has changed for us over the last five years, plus a new fresh tank/ black tank.
Campsite scalpers are causing problems in Kansas, used RV prices are up, but how much? A dealership chain plans to nearly triple its locations in the next year, a Yellowstone tent camping experience that costs as much as a Ford Mustang, and more. It’s time for the latest in RV and Camping News. Download the Togo RV App and get Togo RV+ for $10 off with code RVMILES10X at https://TogoRV.com?fpr=rvmiles ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.face...
The release of the new “Lightning” electric F-150 from Ford has the RV world in a tizzy over electric vehicles and their implications for towing trailers. So today, we separate fact from fiction over the realities of electric vehicles as heavy work machines. Plus, Yellowstone and Grand Teton shatter attendance records, and is it time for the brain teaser to retire? Yellowstone & Grand Teton Attendance Article: https://rvmiles.com/yellowstone-and-grand-teton-set-record-shattering-attendance/ ...
Millions of campers are set for a Memorial Day Camping Explosion, Campgrounds may be coming to Love’s Truck Stops, reserved boondocking is being tested out in Colorado, the electric F-150 has been released, and more. It’s time for the latest in RV and camping news.
On this episode, we take you to South Carolina's James Island County Park near Charleston - a wonderful — if expensive — place to visit. We talk about luxury items folks in the RV Miles Facebook group like to take camping, and our new TravelData internet system, which is a fantastic unlimited, unthrottled option for getting wifi on the road! Resources mentioned: James Island County Campground: https://www.ccprc.com/1434/Campground TravelData Internet System: https://traveldata.page/ Abby's Fresh...
A new “smart home” system for RVs, a giant sequoia tree burns for months, a major bridge across the Mississippi is out of commission for months, Camping World will make RV furniture, New RVs from Pleasure-Way and Keystone, and more. It’s time for the latest in RV and camping news.
It’s one of our smallest national parks - is it worth a visit? We visit Congaree National Park, plus, proper lubrication of weight distribution hitches, an update on that General RV situation, and more.
This week, we take you back to Asheville to finish out our stay in North Carolina with a drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway, and a visit to the North Carolina Arboretum. Plus, we have a new charcoal grill you might find interesting. It's called the Exlplorer300 from Outback Grills. Get $25 off with the code RVMiles here: https://www.outback-grills.com/the-grill
The Biltmore Estate is epic opulence that's not to be missed when visiting Asheville, North Carolina, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. In this episode, we take you to Biltmore, and tell you where to stay and how to get the most out of your visit to the largest house in America!
Download the Togo RV App and get Togo RV+ for $10 off with code RVMILES10X at https://TogoRV.com?fpr=rvmiles Are RVs actually an environmentally friendly way to travel? Driverless Shuttles are heading to national parks. An RV propane explosion sends a dog through a windshield and a woman to the burn unit. An RV dealer is accused of falsifying loan documents. And could Overnight Parking be banned in Texas? It’s time for the latest in RV & camping news....
In this episode, we take you to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where we made it our mission to find ways to avoid the crowds in the busiest national park in the nation. SHOP OUR NEW AMAZON STORE! Looking for a Fresh Tank recommended item, or a piece of RV gear that has been reviewed/recommended on a past episode of the RV Miles Podcast? It’s all here in our new Amazon Store! Click HERE to check it all out. And don’t forget! Even if you don’t need anything from...
A new, truly all-weather Class B+ campervan model, hands-free driving is coming this fall to the most sold vehicle in America, a state parks system raises prices, a new inverter generator from Harbor Freight, and a candidate for the most unusual RV on earth. It's time for the latest in RV and Camping news. Download the Togo RV App and get Togo RV+ for $10 off with code RVMILES10X at https://TogoRV.com?fpr=rvmiles Check out the RV Business article on the Elkhart labor shortage here: https://rvbus...
On this episode: Is it ok to book more days than you plan to use at a campground? Some of the best campgrounds to see the night sky, and our trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Check out the Togo article on the top dark sky campgrounds here: https://togorv.com/rv-living/dark-sky-rv-campgrounds/ SHOP OUR NEW AMAZON STORE! Want to support RV Miles while you shop Amazon? Click HERE . Looking for a Fresh Tank item or RV gear reviewed/recommended on a past episode of the podcast? Click HERE . Using our l...
We thought it would be good to gather information on how Vaccine Passports might affect RV and road-based travel, and get to the bottom of what they mean and what they don’t. Or shouldn’t. Here are some resources for news about vaccine passports: Current CDC domestic travel guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html "There's a lot of debate about vaccine passports right now. What are they, and how would they work?" CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/...
On this episode, we share part 2 of our interview with Jack Johnson of Volta Power Systems, who tells about his company and what's in store for RVs running electric dryers, furnaces, stoves and more. ****** SHOP OUR NEW AMAZON STORE! Want to support RV Miles while you shop Amazon? Click HERE . Looking for a Fresh Tank item or RV gear reviewed/recommended on a past episode of the podcast? Click HERE . Using our link to shop for anything on Amazon will provide us with a small kickback that helps g...
California backs down on requiring motorhomes from out of state to be smog tested, boondocking areas are stretched to their limits, will the feds introduce a new gas tax, or perhaps a per-mile tax on new cars? Will you need a vaccine passport to enter events and travel on airplanes? Rocky mountain national park will once again require reservations. A new best-in-class cell booster is introduced, as is the world’s lightest truck camper. We’re giving away a Dish Satellite bundle, and more. It’s ti...
In this episode, we talk with Jack Johnson of Volta Power Systems about the realities of Lithium-Ion battery technology. Plus, should you dump grey water on the ground? And a special American flag makes its home traveling the U.S. in an RV.
Gas prices begin to show some signs of relief, the RV industry has its best February on record, RV shows are being canceled, and it’s not because of COVID, a major Class B Campervan recall, and more. Download the Togo RV App and get Togo RV+ for $10 off with code RVMILES10X at https://togorv.com/
Last week, we shared our ideas for an affordable, family-friendly campground. This week, it's your turn. Plus, Mark Koep from CampgroundViews.com shares with us some exciting news about booking campsites through 360 degree video tours! Check out and support Campground Views here: https://www.campgroundviews.com/crowd-funding/ Get the $3 RV Repair Club deal at go.rvrepairclub.com/rvmiles
A motorhome owner destroys a brand new Jeep Wrangler towing it in 4-low, some BLM lands in Nevada are shutting down camping altogether, the Good Sam Club files lawsuit against its new rival “Good Samaritan Club,” 7000 new campsites are set to open in Florida, and more. Download the Togo RV App and get Togo RV+ for $10 off with code RVMILES10X at https://togorv.com/ The GoFundMe for the full-time RV couple who were dangling off the bridge in Idaho and lost everything: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2...
On this episode, we daydream about what a campground WE design would look like. We answer listener questions about the last day of a trip, trailer tire age, and more!
There’s a new lightweight adventure trailer available from Cruiser RV, Ford has released the details for 2022 Super Duty Trucks, Diesel motorhomes may have to get smog tests to enter California, and Starlink is one step closer to mobile-internet reality.
