RV Miles Podcast
377 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsRV 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.
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RVer Backlash and Monthly Stays
November 08, 2020 08:43 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBThis 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.
Should You Cover an RV in Storage?
October 31, 2020 17:15 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis 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.
What will camping in 2021 look like?
October 24, 2020 07:21 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis 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.
The Top RVs for 2021
October 16, 2020 18:56 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBOn 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/
Yellowstone Canyons and Waterfalls, Top Campground Complaints
October 10, 2020 07:10 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThis 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://w...
Yellowstone Geysers Galore!
October 05, 2020 09:50 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThis 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!
Yellowstone Overview, When to Winterize
September 28, 2020 17:20 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBOn 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!
The Road to Yellowstone
September 18, 2020 08:44 - 56 minutes - 45.1 MBThis 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!
Water Saving Tips and the Most Dangerous Part of the Drive
September 13, 2020 15:36 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBWhether 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.
Dinosaur National Monument and the RV Manufacturing Backlog
September 04, 2020 04:03 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThis 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.
Marc & Julie from RV Love
August 27, 2020 09:41 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThey 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.
The State of the Industry with RVTravel.com's Chuck Woodbury
August 20, 2020 08:30 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBChuck 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!
Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods & Colorado Springs
August 14, 2020 07:01 - 46 minutes - 37 MBThis week, we recount our journey to Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs, where we stayed at the Garden of the Gods RV Resort and visited its namesake park, as well as Pikes Peak. Plus, we share a wild new marketing campaign from Hotels.com that's aimed at RV buyer's remorse, and so much more.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
August 06, 2020 14:35 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week, how great is Great Sand Dunes? It's pretty great and we are recapping our time at this sandy playground, including camping at Great Sand Dunes Oasis, and boondocking not too far from the park. Plus, a couple of questions from the RV Miles Facebook Group, and update on our recent "Kicked Out" incident, a new brain teaser, and more!
RVs for Full-Time Living, Dealing with Trash
July 31, 2020 01:18 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBOn today's episode, we explore some things to think about when choosing an RV to live in full-time, or even to camp for extended periods. We also tackle a listener question about the many and varied ways we deal with trash on the road. Including...freezing it?
The Million Dollar Highway
July 23, 2020 08:58 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week, it's the third anniversary of the RV Miles Podcast! We travel from Durango to Ouray, Colorado on the Million Dollar Highway. Plus, how to boondock with a residential fridge, how to check your transmission temperature, and more!
Full-Time Loans, Insurance, & Warranties
July 15, 2020 15:13 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBOn this episode we break down the challenges full-timers face procuring loans, insurance, and warranty work. Plus, and absolutely disastrous black tank incident, a helicopter motorhome, and more.
Mesa Verde National Park, 14-Day Quarantines
July 08, 2020 21:05 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week, our guide to the green cliffs of Mesa Verde National Park, which has so much more to offer than cliff dwellings. Plus, you may have heard about 14-day quarantine requirements in certain states. We find out what they actually mean.
Winnebago's New Hike and Ask Us Anything
July 01, 2020 13:55 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBThis week we chat with Adam Christoffersen of Winnebago about their new adventure trailer called the "Hike," plus the new F-150, a 3000 site campground planned for Zion National Park, and your "ask us anything" questions.
How Do You Get Internet on the Road?
June 24, 2020 08:06 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week, we tackle our most-often-asked question - how to get reliable mobile internet. Plus, we've got some interesting news from the RV Industry about length standards and a new RV model year standard.
Getting Your Mail on the Road and Domicile States
June 16, 2020 10:27 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week, our full-time series continues, and we tackle the questions about figuring out what state to call home and how to have a mailing address wherever you are. Plus, listener questions, and more!
2020 RV & Camping Gear Guide
June 10, 2020 10:40 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week, the Gear Guide is back! Join us to talk about all our favorite new gadgets! Plus listener questions, and more!
13 Years on the Road and Being More Dog with Jim Nelson & Rene Agredano
June 02, 2020 09:55 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week, our full-time series returns, as we talk with Jim Nelson and Rene Agredano about their decade-plus on the road. They share their story to full-time RV freedom and tons of tips about traveling with pets. Plus, we’ve recently visited a newly re-opened National Park. We share our experiences with social distancing at Mesa Verde.
The Verde Valley
May 26, 2020 10:16 - 57 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week, After almost 10 weeks in the Verde Valley, we’re on the move. We tell you where we’ve headed, but take some time to reflect on our Arizona shelter-in-place experience and the wonderful travel opportunities in the are. Plus, listener questions, news about mobile satellite TV, and more.
Workamping and Digital Nomad Life with Kari DePhillips
May 19, 2020 09:45 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThis week, it’s all about workamping - or working from the road. How to make a living from anywhere to make full-time or extended RV life possible. We talk about all the options out there, and we interview Kari DePhillips, co-host of the Workationing podcast, who started a business with $500 and now travels the world managing her company and several employees entirely over the internet
Is Full-Time RVing Right for You?
May 12, 2020 10:19 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThis week, some camping is opening - while other camping is closing, and the demand for RVs is nothing short of unbelievable. We answer a listener’s question about car seats in motor homes, talk about a new line of made-for-adventure trailers from Forest River, and we kick off our full-time RV how-to series with questions anyone interested in full-time traveling should ask themselves.
Is It Time to Travel Again?
May 05, 2020 03:12 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week, coronavirus camping restrictions are lifting quickly, but navigating the different rules in each state and municipality can be tricky. We help you wade through the latest info.
When Will National Parks Reopen, and Why to Always Shut off Your Water
April 27, 2020 10:10 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week, we discuss when the National Parks will reopen, and talk about why you should always shut your water off when you leave your RV, plus so much more!
The Future of Full-Time RV Life, Destination Misconceptions
April 20, 2020 09:25 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week, is fulltime RVing about to flourish as more Americans embrace the digital workspace? It's National Park Week, will you help us celebrate? And we share listener travel misconceptions, and how we’ve changed our minds about places just by visiting them.
The History of Camping, Mothra, and the R2D2 Instant Pot
April 12, 2020 09:59 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MBThis week, we continue our shelter-in-place in Arizona, where we’re getting visits from new critters. There’s a new version of the Instant Pot out that star wars fans are sure to enjoy, and we unravel the secrets of the history of modern camping.
Kitchen Gadgets and Opening a RV Park at the Worst Possible Moment
April 05, 2020 09:16 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBOn Episode 139, Grills, Instant Pots, Blackstones, Air Fryers...what camp cooking gadgets do you really need? We’ve used them all, and we tell you what has stayed in the RV permanently, and what we’ve given up. Was there a worse time in recent memory to open a campground than just before the Coronavirus pandemic? We talk to one park about how they’re trying to survive by pivoting to help people without another place to go. All that, plus the latest Coronavirus travel updates.
139. Kitchen Gadgets and Opening a RV Park at the Worst Possible Moment
April 05, 2020 09:16 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBOn Episode 139, Grills, Instant Pots, Blackstones, Air Fryers...what camp cooking gadgets do you really need? We’ve used them all, and we tell you what has stayed in the RV permanently, and what we’ve given up. Was there a worse time in recent memory to open a campground than just before the Coronavirus pandemic? We talk to one park about how they’re trying to survive by pivoting to help people without another place to go. All that, plus the latest Coronavirus travel updates.
138. National Park Trivia
March 31, 2020 08:53 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week, how well do you know your National Parks? We put our knowledge to the test with an online National Park trivia quiz. Plus, the latest travel news during the coronavirus pandemic, and a whole lot more.
137. The Outside Indoors and Pandemic Problems
March 21, 2020 18:12 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week as the coronavirus continues to drastically change the travel landscape, we talk with three industry experts about the latest mass campground closures, why private parks consider themselves essential services, and what the RV industry is doing to help health care workers and first responders. Plus, we give you our best ideas to get your outdoor fix while sheltering in place.
136. Coronavirus Camping, Low Voltage, and Bigger 5th Wheels
March 16, 2020 06:56 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis week, as the coronavirus affects everyone’s daily lives in America, we talk about how it’s impacting RV travel. Fifth wheels are about to get much bigger, we tell you why. What do you do when the voltage is low at your campground, listener questions and more.
135. Rallies, Fulltime Families, and Fun
March 09, 2020 10:30 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBThis week, RV rallies - what the heck are they, and why should you go? We talk with two Dads in the Fulltime Families organization about the benefits of rallies and finding community on the road. We all know that manufacturing quality is a hot button issue, we try to find out who’s more at fault, RV manufacturers or their suppliers. A major step towards electric RVs has been announced, and big changes continue to rock the most popular unlimited cell data providers.
134. Finding the Best Campgrounds
March 03, 2020 06:39 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThis week, is Los Angeles RV friendly? Pumping gas at an all-too-small gas station, what’s up with grumpy snowbirds, and we break down our top resources for finding the best campgrounds.
133. Caverns, WD-40, and Bandanas
February 24, 2020 09:16 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBThis week, we explore the depths of Carlsbad Caverns for the second time - and we’ve learned some new tips. There are a million uses for WD-40, like removing bug guts from the front of your RV, but what is it made of? RV TVs — do you need to spend $3,000 for vibration resistance or can you buy the $150 Walmart special? Scenic overlooks are closing down in New Mexico; why we can’t have nice things anymore. And rocker and bandana aficionado Bret Michaels is selling his RV. How much bleach woul...
132. Hello, New Mexico!
February 17, 2020 07:21 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBThis week, a new camping book makes us blush, a late-night break-in story from an RVer that takes quite a turn, why RV parks are beginning to offer a new service, and we make our way to Carlsbad New Mexico, where it’s every bit as cold as it was in Kansas City last week, 900 miles up the road.
131. Furnace Woes, Nutty Lug Nuts, and the new Mercedes RV
February 10, 2020 07:29 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBThis week, we’re hitting the road for New Mexico but first, some furnace woes. We’ve got news about fees for electricity at Boondocker’s Welcome sites, a new RV from Mercedes, and a piece of gear we love for organizing.
130. Demian Ross from Rootless Living
February 03, 2020 07:41 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBThis week, why trailer brakes are incredibly underpowered, a European RV manufacturer lands in America, and a new magazine for full-time RVers and other location-independent digital nomads called Rootless Living
129. Our Littlest Wanderer
January 27, 2020 07:32 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBThis week, a new way to skirt RVs in the cold, and our littlest wanderer, Henry, comes on to chat about life on the road.
128. News, CUB Blind Spot Detector, and Listener Questions
January 20, 2020 06:12 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBThis week, we’ve got news, news and more news, along with listener questions, and an interview about a new product designed to make driving your RV much safer!
127. Blue Signs, Utah's Mighty 5, and See America
January 13, 2020 09:56 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThis week, Utah’s Mighty 5, a See America Preview, and how restaurants are chosen for those blue highway exit signs.
126. Lance Truck Campers, Hidden Perks, Interstate Secrets
January 06, 2020 07:29 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBThis week: Hidden perks that you might not know you already have waiting for you, going out to restaurants with little ones, the secrets behind interstate highways, and a high-end overlanding camper that’s been under our nose since before overlanding was cool.
125: Travel Goals for 2020
December 30, 2019 06:49 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBIt’s a new decade - what are your travel goals for 2020? This week, we talk about our goals for the upcoming year, as well as yours!
124. 2019 Travel Favorites, Unconventional Camping Tips
December 23, 2019 07:44 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBThis week, we recap the good and bad of our 2019 travels, plus some unconventional camping tips and a major change to a popular internet option.
123. RV Mythbusting III
December 16, 2019 09:20 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBThis week, does Benadryl really stop snake bite venom? Is it bad to store batteries on concrete? Can you really dump grey water on public lands? We look for the right and wrong in our third edition of RV Mythbusting.
122. Instagram Shaming and RV Sales Trends
December 09, 2019 10:57 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBThis week, it’s said that some people will do anything for the ‘gram. Is a blacklist of influencers who act up on public lands in order? What does next year’s RV sales landscape look like? We take a look at a new report and how the RV industry is spinning it. And airstream looks to the future to make those scary Millenials happy. Will they change the classic silver bullet look?
121. Chris & Cherie from Technomadia and the Mobile Internet Resource Center
December 01, 2019 22:54 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis week, Cherie Ve Ard and Chris Dunphy, together known as Technomadia, share their journey from living in a small trailer to the bus conversion, class b, and boat that they travel in today. Along the way, they started the Mobile Internet Resource Center, and they’ll share their thoughts on the future of mobile internet connections, while giving us a preview of their new TV Show “The RVers” on the Discovery Channel.