RV Miles Podcast
381 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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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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.
120. 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
November 24, 2019 09:18 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Our 2019 holiday gift guide is here, full of our top picks for you and yours!
119. Location Independence with Heath Padgett
November 16, 2019 07:11 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBThis week we welcome Heath Padgett of RV Entrepreneur to the show, and he and Jason had such a great time that the interview is two segments, instead of just one. But don't worry, Abby is still around and she and Jason break down holiday travel, the WORST Christmas song, and Abby has a fresh tank that she can't get her hands on fast enough.
118. RV Tailgating & Boondocking Safety
November 11, 2019 10:48 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBOften we forget that people own RVs for all sorts of reasons. This week, we hear from Kimberly DeCarrera of RVtailgaitlife.com about the joys of going to sporting events in your RV. Plus, the recent tragic murder of a full-time traveling couple on Padre Island near Corpus Christie, Texas, has a lot of people thinking about whether boondocking is for them anymore. We take a look at numbers and have a frank discussion about safety.
117. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
November 03, 2019 15:12 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBThis week, bison, prairie dogs, coyotes and sunsets at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, plus, we get the heck out of Dodge!
116. Hiking Etiquette & National Park Personality
October 28, 2019 23:15 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBThis week...hiking etiquette, and a personality quiz that will leave you with the chills. Plus, why not to visit the casinos just outside of Vegas, and a new trailer from Lance Campers.
115. More North Dakota and Truck Talk
October 21, 2019 09:16 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBThis week, one man’s frustration shopping for a new RV, how to find the real height of your unit, a unique old fashioned ice cream stop, truck news and more!
114. RV Trivia and Harvest Hosts
October 14, 2019 02:13 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBThis week, trivia games take front and center around RV Miles as we find ourselves buried in snow, plus Joel Holland from Harvest Hosts talks to us about getting a massage from a nun...and Abby has a blast from the past in her fresh tank/ blank tank segment.
113. 10 Best Road Trips and Fulltime Freedom Week
October 06, 2019 09:28 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBThis week, our favorite pizza across the country, America’s top 10 road trips, according to science, and Liz Wilcox talks Full-time Freedom Week, an upcoming free resource for anyone looking to travel full-time or even part-time.
112. Top Family RVs and Tips for Driving Big Rigs
October 01, 2019 06:45 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week, tips for driving a big-rig RV, why State Park campgrounds may begin to look a whole lot different, and we run down our favorites for 2020 family-friendly RVs.
111. RV Quality, Warranties, and a Preview of See America
September 23, 2019 04:46 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBThis week, why you should consider an extended warranty before the end of the year, an RV manufacturer that’s aiming to fix the industry’s quality problem, and we take you to Sin City, Las Vegas, Nevada, for a preview of the See America podcast.
110. Gear You Love and the Portland RV Show
September 15, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBThis week, your favorite camping gear. We had listeners call in to tell you about the products that make life on the road easier. A new RV concept that has a lot of heads turning, and our good friend Shawne Martinez takes us to the 36th annual Portland Fall RV and Van Show, giving us his thoughts on several RVs you might want to check out.
109. Icelandic State Park
September 09, 2019 06:04 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBOn this episode, Jason returns after being away for brain surgery, and we reminisce on our wonderful weekend before everything went down at North Dakota's Icelandic State Park.
108. RV Maintenance with RV Repair Club's David Solberg
September 04, 2019 02:17 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBThis week Abby flies solo again and gives an update on where things are with Jason's recovery, plus we welcome David Solberg from RV Repair Club to the show in an interview that Jason recorded a few weeks back. Listen in as David discusses various aspects of RV maintenance in a two-part interview.
107. An Unexpected Detour in Minot, North Dakota
August 26, 2019 05:44 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIt's a solo show for Abby this week as she recounts the series of events that led Jason to a local hospital and into the O.R. for emergency brain surgery. Plus, he finally gets his moment to chat, Henry joins his Mommy to share a few thoughts about being the youngest Epperson on the road.
106. A Grand Time in Grand Forks
August 12, 2019 05:48 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBThis week, are selfies and Instagram ruining national parks? Or is it all media hype? Why you need an RV surge protector, restaurants showing up in unlikely places, and our grand tour of Grand Forks North Dakota.
105. Fargo, Clean Water, and Bigfoot
August 04, 2019 23:03 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBThis week, There's a campground booking website that now has $48 Million in the bank...will this change the face of campground reservations? A man saw bigfoot at Mammoth Cave National Park, his response wasn't what you'd expect. How we get clean, drinkable water wherever we go, and our journey to the Roughrider State begins in Fargo, North Dakota.
104. Celebrity RVers, a Jellystone, and Listener Questions
July 28, 2019 08:25 - 1 hour - 22.5 MBToday on RV Miles, our first weekend in our new trailer takes us to our first Jellystone campground. Celebrities who camp - who’s the most legit celebrity RVer? Listener Questions, and is the RV industry in a slump?
103. Durham, North Carolina & RV Myths
July 20, 2019 17:54 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBToday, we bust some myths about truck sizes and campsite lengths, we talk about unrealistic travel memes, and what you should never put in your RVs Black tank. Plus, former tobacco haven Durham North Carolina, after years of revitalization projects, is a modern metropolis full of food and fun.
102. Chapel Hill and a Podcast Takeover
July 13, 2019 08:55 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBOn this episode of the podcast, Chapel Hill North Carolina, home to great food, activities, and one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, and fantastic museums to boot, including the wonderful Carolina Basketball Museum. Looking to freshen up the camper? We’ve got tips for giving an old RV that Joanna Gaines look. A croc is on the loose in Chicago of all places, and the podcast gets an unexpected hostile takeover.
101. Raleigh, NC, and Lists of "Must Haves"
July 07, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBLists of things campers must have and lists of things campers forget. We break down what’s a real need and what isn’t. And Raleigh, North Carolina kicks off our stint in the Tar Heel State with history, Carolina barbecue, and more.
100. Hello, Pioneer!
June 30, 2019 16:26 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBThe Fourth of July is upon us, and a whole lot of people will be hitting the road. How many? AAA has the answer. There’s a lot of confusion about which national park pass is what, and we lay out all the details. Airstream has some new models to tempt you to break open your piggy bank, and it’s finally time to talk about our new Travel Trailer, it’s just right for our family, and we can’t wait to get on the road with it.
99. Bye, Bye Bussie
June 25, 2019 08:11 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBOn this episode, we talk about the best and the worst of bus life. Plus, the latest on FMCA's upcoming 100th convention and a new RV GPS unit.
98. Battleships, Historic Homes, and Mardis Gras in Mobile, Alabama
June 15, 2019 08:04 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBIt may not be on your radar as a major vacation destination, but on this episode of RV Miles, we’re here to prove to you that Mobile, Alabama should be on your short list for your next week away. Join us as we talk battleships, historic homes, Mardis Gras parades, and more.
97. Full-Time RV Life from a Kid's Perspective
June 10, 2019 05:20 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBWe talk about our full-time travels every week here on the show as parents, but what’s it like from a kid’s perspective? Parking can be expensive in any big city, we’ve got a big tip for saving some cash, and as we look for our new RV, we’ve got some insights on the buying process fresh in our minds as we dot the "i"s and cross the "t"s on our new travel trailer.
96. Alabama's Gulf Shores
June 01, 2019 09:07 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIt’s officially outdoor eating weather - and food safety is on our mind. We’ve got tips for avoiding foodborne illnesses. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend plan on taking an epic RV trip - will we see them on the road? A new app will help you identify the mountain peaks and hilltops around you using augmented reality. And the Gulf Shores of Alabama know how to treat tourists right - we recap our whirlwind weekend with the sun, the beach and the dolphins.
95. Tow Vehicles and Beating the Heat When Boondocking
May 25, 2019 06:01 - 50 minutes - 69 MBIt’s memorial day weekend, and there are a lot of travelers on the road. How many? AAA gives us the details. Pairing a tow vehicle with am RV trailer sounds like a simple equation, but it’s a lot more complicated we realized. We’ve got some tips and an update on our search for a new truck and RV. And with the unofficial start of summer here, we have the tips you need to know to beat the heat when you’re out boondocking.
94. The Need for Speed in Pensacola
May 18, 2019 10:20 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBWe’ve been on the road for over two years now in our converted school bus. We’ve been border to border and coast to coast twice now: Is it time for us to make some big changes? You’ve heard all the stories about shady salespeople and poor service, but is the fear of camping world really what it seems? Major news on the mobile internet front, and it’s not good. And one of our favorite places on earth, where you can bask in the white sandy beaches and roar with the top gun jets, all on this ep...
93. RV Trader's Paige Bouma
May 11, 2019 07:48 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThor Industries and KOA want to urge RVers to clean up America’s public lands—will you pitch in? Will a gasser get you by or do you really need a diesel engine in your new truck or motorhome? And whether your buying or selling an RV, Paige Bouma from RV Trader has all the tips, as well as some of her best RV travel advice on this episode of RV Miles.
92. Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes in Coastal Mississippi
May 04, 2019 09:21 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBWhat sounds like a big problem might not be...you might want to clean your RV out before spending thousands on repairs. An aluminum truck camper might change the way we think about an RV style that’s due for an upgrade. Tiffin’s Vanleigh Fifth Wheels know how to treat their customers to quite the party. And where can you go for sandy beaches, decadent food, and some Changes in Attitudes, and Changes in Latitudes?
91. The Best Internet Option on the Road
April 27, 2019 09:47 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBTogo is taking the RV world by storm with their all-in-one app and now their new Roadlink router coupled with the absolute best unlimited cell data option available. We have all the details straight from the source. More and more people are camping, but just how many more might surprise you. Try 61% of U.S. Households. There’s a combo RV and beach mat that lets the sand and dirt flow right through, and we’ve got our all-time best RVing tips. All that and more on this week's RV Miles Podcast....
90. New RV Owner Surprises & Responsible Business with MPOWERD Lights
April 20, 2019 17:56 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBOwning an RV is a big investment, so everyone wants to know as much as they can about the lifestyle before making the big purchase. On this episode of the podcast, we asked RV owners to tell us what surprised them after they purchased their first RV. Also, more and more businesses are facing the scrutiny of consumers who want to know their hard earned money is going to a company who will use it responsibly. Not surprisingly, the outdoor industry is leading the charge. We talk to the leadersh...
89. Food & Fun in Shreveport-Bossier
April 13, 2019 07:36 - 1 hour - 102 MBRV Miles takes you down on the Red River this week to the Shreveport-Bossier area in Louisiana, where we had cajun and creole food, and got to visit some great museums. We also talk with pitchup.com about their new resource for booking campgrounds and let you know what day of the week is the best to buy gasoline. All that, plus news and a new brain teaser!
88. 2019 RV & Camping Gear Guide
April 06, 2019 08:11 - 1 hour - 88 MBIt's one of our favorite times of the year! Let's kick off the camping season together with our 2019 Gear Guide, full of all kinds of great products to help you have a great time on the road or at the campground!
87. Roadtrip Diversions
March 30, 2019 09:13 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBThis week on RV Miles, the podcasts, audiobooks, and music we listen to while we're driving down the road to pass the time. Plus we have two listener questions, one about what we do with seasonal clothes as full-time RVers, and one asking for tips to help solve the difficulties with summer campground booking. Plus, news, a new brain teaser, and more!
86. Zoos, Museums, and Food in Dallas, Texas
March 25, 2019 06:12 - 1 hour - 100 MBOn this slightly belated episode of RV Miles (a few glitches in our weekend!) we cover our time in Dallas, Texas — including the great things we got to do on the Dallas CityPASS, like the zoo and the Perot Museum. It's a great town with lots to do!
85. RVX Recap and CamgroundViews.com with Mark Koep
March 16, 2019 06:50 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBRV Miles is filled with all things RVX this week! RVX is the new annual trade show for the RV industry, and we have Mark Koep from campgroundviews.com reporting on his takeaways from the experience. Mark also talks to us about his website and some futuristic campground booking ideas coming to fruition very soon on the platform. Plus, we have a list of this years top quality-rated RVs, some news, a new brain teaser, and more!
84. Surprising Things We’ve Learned Two Years Into Full-Time RVing
March 09, 2019 09:26 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBOn today's episode of RV Miles, the unexpected things we've learned in the past 2+ years traveling the country. Everything from many shoes we carry, to how fast we drive, to what type of coffee maker we've finally settled on. All that, plus news, a new brain teaser, and more!
83. The Campground of the Future and the Texas White House
March 02, 2019 09:32 - 1 hour - 90 MBToday's RV Miles kicks off with a whole slew of RV news, from new products to industry sales numbers. Then, we brush up on spring de-winterizing and camping prep, before we dive into the first of our two main topics: The campground of the future. What will campgrounds look like in 10, 20, or 50 years? With self-driving RVs and voice recognition, will campgrounds retain their important connection with nature? Then we guide you through our weekend at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical P...
82. San Antonio Food & Missions
February 23, 2019 08:47 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBThis RV Miles episode takes us to the wonderful city of San Antonio! Join us as we explore the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, the Alamo, and all of the great food San Antone has to offer. Yes, everything is bigger in Texas, even the gas stations. We also have an update on the changes coming to Roadtrippers, a new brain teaser, and more!
82. San Antonio Food & Missions
February 23, 2019 08:47 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBThis RV Miles episode takes us to the wonderful city of San Antonio! Join us as we explore the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, the Alamo, and all of the great food San Antone has to offer. Yes, everything is bigger in Texas, even the gas stations. We also have an update on the changes coming to Roadtrippers, a new brain teaser, and more!
81. Van Life and Solo Travel with Katie Larsen from Go-Van
February 16, 2019 15:39 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBOn this episode of RV Miles, we have an interview with Katie Larsen, editor-in-chief of go-van.com, about her life as a solo traveler, and how the #vanlife movement has swept the world. We also have some tips for boosting your RV fuel economy and saving some cash. In the news, four big stories: a new National Park, a change to the popular Roadtrippers app, a Jellystone camp-resort that is excluding certain types of RVs, and the sad lay-off of the entire staff of 800 people at the Erwin-Hymer...
80. Managing Your Travel Expectations
February 10, 2019 07:17 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBOn this episode of RV Miles, we get personal with some thoughts on managing your travel expectations in order to get the best out of a journey. We also have a whole bunch of RV travel and care tips, a new brain teaser, and a whole lot more! Sponsors L.L.Bean This year, L.L.Bean is joining up with the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, to help you find your happy place – in an amazing system of more than 400 national parks, including hist...
79. National Park Foundation and our 2019 Travel Plans
February 02, 2019 09:30 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBThe longest government shutdown in American history has ended, and as we all know, it took its toll on our National Parks. Many people are looking for ways to help, so on this episode of RV Miles, we brought Robert Mathias, Chief of External Affairs with the National Park Foundation, on to talk about their organization's efforts, including the new Restoration Fund and volunteer opportunities. We also talk in this show about our RV travel plans for the year — it's going to be a big one! Plu...
78. Outdoor Newbies & RV Extended Warranties
January 26, 2019 08:50 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBThis week's RV Miles covers lots of tips and trips for folks that are new to the outdoor lifestyle — how to visit a National Park or other public lands for the first time. Then we talk with Staci Ritchie-Roman from Wholesale Warranties about the ins and outs of extended RV warranties. You're going to want to bookmark this one! We also have lots of news and the answer to last week's brain teaser!
78. Outdoor Newbies & RV Extended Warranties
January 26, 2019 08:50 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBThis week's RV Miles covers lots of tips and trips for folks that are new to the outdoor lifestyle — how to visit a National Park or other public lands for the first time. Then we talk with Staci Ritchie-Roman from Wholesale Warranties about the ins and outs of extended RV warranties. You're going to want to bookmark this one! We also have lots of news and the answer to last week's brain teaser!
77. Travel & Adventure & the Family Motor Coach Association
January 19, 2019 09:20 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBRV Miles hosts Jason and Abby take you along with them to the Windy City as they visit the Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show, as well as the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show where Abby was able to hear celebrity travel experts like Rick Steves and Samantha Brown Speak. Then we have a great interview with Doug Uhlenbrock from the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) about the benefits of membership, the history of the company, and their special upcoming RV conventions — including their 100th! Plus...