RV Miles Podcast

RV News Brief | When Does Renting Land for Camping Become Commercial Lodging? RVs Stored on Nuclear Wasteland & More

June 26, 2021 23:07 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

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

201. Six Principles for Safe Camping and Outdoor Travel

June 22, 2021 22:05 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

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.

RV News Brief | Record Crowds, Record Drought, Record Heat, Record Camping

June 19, 2021 17:13 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MB

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.

200. Our New RV, the Solo Stove, and Unclogging a Black Tank

June 14, 2021 10:01 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

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 News Brief | Idaho Doubles Camping Price, New Airstream B Van, Record Fire Season Predicted

June 13, 2021 08:57 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MB

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.

199. Myrtle Beach, Propane Grills, Goodbye Pioneer

June 07, 2021 07:36 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

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.

RV News Brief | Boondockers Welcome Bought by Harvest Hosts, 4-Hour Line at Zion Trail, New RV Magazine

June 06, 2021 22:17 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MB

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

198. Fort Sumter, Charleston and How Far do You Travel in a Day?

May 30, 2021 03:36 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

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.

RV News Brief | Campsite Black Market, Continued Boondocking Closures, and an RV Wish Granted

May 29, 2021 14:05 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MB

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://ww...

197. Are Electric Trucks Ready To Pull RVs?

May 26, 2021 06:56 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

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...

RV News Brief | Shuttered Boondocking, Ford Lightning, KOAs at Love's

May 22, 2021 05:21 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MB

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.

196. James Island, New Internet

May 16, 2021 04:51 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

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!

196. James Island Campground, TravelData Internet Review

May 16, 2021 04:51 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

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/ A...

RV News Brief | Major Bridge Out, Smart RV, Gas Craze (again), New Keystone & Pleasure-Way RVs

May 15, 2021 14:52 - 8 minutes - 8 MB

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.

195. Congaree National Park

May 09, 2021 12:02 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

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.

194. The Blue Ridge Parkway, the North Carolina Arboretum, and a New Charcoal Grill

May 02, 2021 06:03 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

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

193. The Biltmore Estate

April 25, 2021 07:16 - 46 minutes - 52.1 MB

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!

RV News Brief | End of Overnight Parking in Texas? RV Propane Explosion, Shady Dealer Tactics

April 25, 2021 02:06 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MB

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.

192. Getting Away From the Crowds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

April 19, 2021 01:36 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

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 a...

RV News Brief | Hands-Free Driving, RV Labor Shortage, The Chinook Summit, New Harbor Freight Generator

April 17, 2021 15:53 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MB

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:/...

191. Chattanooga, Overbooking Your Trip, and Dark Sky Parks

April 11, 2021 05:14 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

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 ...

RV News Brief | How Will Vaccine Passports Affect RV and Road-Trip Travel?

April 10, 2021 06:56 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MB

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://w...

190. The Future of RV Electricity with Volta Power Systems

April 05, 2021 15:54 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

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 he...

RV News Brief | New RV Gear, Vaccine Passports, National Park Reservations, World's Lightest Truck Camper

April 04, 2021 07:22 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

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. ...

189. Lithium-Ion Batteries with Volta Power Systems

March 28, 2021 06:42 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

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.

RV News Brief | Sprinter RV Recall, Fire at Planet RV, More Record RV Sales

March 28, 2021 06:14 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB

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/

188. You Campground Ideas & New Reservation Tech from CampgroundViews.com

March 21, 2021 04:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

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

RV News Brief | Good Sam Sues Good Samaritan Club, RVers Dangle 80' in Air, RV Material Woes, 7000 New FL Campsites

March 20, 2021 17:20 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

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.gofundm...

187. What Would an RV Miles Campground Look Like?

March 14, 2021 06:17 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

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!

RV News Brief | New Campground Reservation Tech, New Ford Trucks, A New Diesel RV Law, Starlink Update, and more!

March 13, 2021 17:09 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MB

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.

RV News Brief | Who owns RVs? Not who you think.

March 10, 2021 19:42 - 6 minutes - 5.18 MB

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 do...

Another Day in Perrydise

March 07, 2021 16:49 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

On this episode, we chat with the folks from FMCA about responsibly holding an event during COVID-19, and answer several listener questions.

2021 RV & Camping Gear Guide

March 06, 2021 06:19 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

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

Lessons Learned Beach Camping

March 01, 2021 07:16 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

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

Tales from Texas Temps

February 19, 2021 08:11 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

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.

RV Owners Are Earning MILLIONS Renting Out Their RVs on Outdoorsy

February 07, 2021 07:34 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

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:/...

Will This New App Solve Campground Booking Headaches?

January 31, 2021 01:37 - 54 minutes - 43.3 MB

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...

Waco, Texas, and Hose Lengths

January 25, 2021 08:28 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MB

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.

What to Expect at 2021 RV Shows

January 17, 2021 06:42 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

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.

Arcadia Fifth Wheel Preview with Keystone RV CEO Jeff Runels

January 13, 2021 09:20 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

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.

Roadside Assistance and RV Quality Improvements

January 11, 2021 04:13 - 54 minutes - 43.3 MB

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.

Newbie RV Tips and More!

January 03, 2021 06:38 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

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!

Our Favorite 2020 RV Destinations

December 21, 2020 07:40 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MB

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???

Tips for Buying An RV Mattress

December 14, 2020 16:27 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

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 Yo...

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