RV Miles Podcast

This week, it's Big Willie style here at RV Miles as Heartland's Brand Manager William Miller joins us to discuss his mission to listen more and improve customer relations. Plus, we recap our time at the RV Entrepreneur Summit (check out the RVE podcast), and we are headed to NASCAR. Find links to items covered in this week's episode at www.RVMiles.com/212. Say thanks to this week's sponsors who help keep this content free for you, by supporting their work. Head over to RVMiles.com/211 to see a list of this week's sponsors. We thank them for supporting the show! ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/podcast/​ See America Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/see-america/​ America's National Parks Podcast: https://nationalparkpodcast.com/​ RV Miles Deals and Coupons: https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/​ RV Miles Mailinglist: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/​ Ready to be a full-time RVer? Start here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ1_4H-t0NymcuSO1AdlT4xEEAwDpJEmj

It's time for this week's RV and Camping News from RV Miles. The weekly video where we discuss the latest across the RV, outdoor, and travel industries.

This week, we recount a stint across Kansas and Colorado that some might describe as epic, Winnebago shares with us the news of their new Class B campervan, the Roam, designed to get people living with disabilities on the road, and we return to that campground that kicked us out — this time with new owners!

This week, how to navigate negative friends and family who see your RV adventures as nothing more than a poor life choice. Plus, you join the discussion as we highlight a few comments from our recent WWE Smackdown of Motorhomes vs. Towables.

Another record month for RV shipments, campers see tons of illegal campfires amid the worst fire season on record, Camping World is expanding even more, a multi-million dollar motorhome and more.

After a week in Elkhart visiting manufacturers and industry leaders, we're in our new Sabre fifth wheel! We have lots to share about the RV industry from our visit, plus a great tip from our friends Red, White, and Bethune about taking a bath in any RV shower.

9 National Forests are set to close in the west due to wildfire concerns. Labor Day Weekend is shaping up to be busier than the 4th of July and Memorial Day at campgrounds, no more ladders on most RVs due to a change in manufacturing standards, A new RV manufacturer is coming to Elkhart, while one of the biggest makes solar packages standard. And Camping World is set to debut “Electric World” in Salt Lake City, along with big changes to its nationwide chain of retail stores.

This week we're coming to you on location from the RV Capital of the World, Elkhart, Indiana, and we're visiting the RV and Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame and Museum, where you can see and tour dozens of vintage RVs. Plus we talk Cargo Carrying Capacity, weight distribution, and more.

RV businesses of all types are bringing in record levels of income, we share some of the latest earnings reports - but campgrounds are struggling to get built as many counties put in moratoriums on new campground developments amidst this historic boom in camping. Plus, the Canadian border is set to open, but there's trouble, states with the most dangerous drivers, and more. It's time for this week's RV and Camping News. Say thanks to our sponsor for making this episode possible and download the Togo RV App and get Togo RV Plus for $10 off with code RVMILES10X at https://TogoRV.com?fpr=rvmiles Do you find value in episodes like this? Want to support RV Miles and fact-based journalism? Consider the following: * Subscribe to the podcast, and share on your social media. *Take RV Miles with you when you shop Amazon. Just click the link below and for every purchase you make, Amazon will send us a small kickback. https://amzn.to/3fT9U4H *Find your next great deal on RV and gear-related items via our deals page at RVMiles.com. https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/ ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/podcast/ See America Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/see-america/id1479148682 America's National Parks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-national-parks-podcast/id1353308883 RV Miles Deals and Coupons: https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/ RV Miles Mailinglist: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/

This week, 525,600 minutes - as we begin a new phase in our personal and professional lives, we discuss how to recognize and navigate the different seasons of life when it comes to RVing, be that full-time, part-time, or weekend warriors. Plus, National Geographic has some "shocking" National Park trivia and a road trip that already has Jason making plans. Find links to the deals mentioned. in this week's episode at www.RVMiles.com/207

Masks are going to be required in national parks again, even for vaccinated, people as the Delta variant of Covid 19 rips through the country. Wildfires continue their spread as well, pulling a blanket of smoke over much of North America. RV dealership chains are gobbling up independent dealers - we’ll talk about what that means for buyers. An electric truck manufacturer has been indicted for misleading investors by making up virtually everything about the company’s trucks and cobbling together fake prototypes out of parts of other vehicles. The Elkhart, Indiana RV capital is making a big expansion across the state’s northern border into Michigan, and a new campground coming to Louisiana is turning heads - it’s motto? ‘Bring your house and share your spouse.’ It’s time for the latest in RV and camping news.

This week, we share some tips to save cash at the pump and some driving techniques to get your mpg up. Plus, a listener question about figuring out where to begin, and a tip for keeping your RV's screen door kid and K-9 safe. Say thanks to this week's sponsors who help keep this content free for you, by supporting their work. Head over to RVMiles.com/206 to see a list of this week's sponsors. We thank them for supporting the show! Leave a five-star review for RV Miles on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rv-miles-podcast/id1264451677 ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/podcast/​ See America Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/see-america/​ America's National Parks Podcast: https://nationalparkpodcast.com/​ RV Miles Deals and Coupons: https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/​ RV Miles Mailinglist: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/​ Ready to be a full-time RVer? Start here: https://rvmiles.com/category/going-full-time/

A famous airstream is set for auction, Americans can travel to Canada again, GM is set to be the first to bring hands-free driving to towing, fires are forcing evacuations and closures across the west, sweltering heat is on its way AGAIN, 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 Proposed Georgia National Forest Change: https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/catoosa_walker_news/public-comment-period-on-forest-order-camping-restrictions-announced/article_0afbbed8-ea49-11eb-9274-334108f11c67.html

This week, we test your knowledge with Road Trip Trivia, how we deal with mice, what is your criteria for checking off a state, and more.

This week, we dive a bit deeper into avoiding scams that crop up on places like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist designed to separate prospective RV buyers from their hard-earned money. We have a great tip from Josh the RV Nerd about spotless RV shower doors, a question about bear spray, and more. ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/podcast/​ See America Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/see-america/​ America's National Parks Podcast: https://nationalparkpodcast.com/​ RV Miles Deals and Coupons: https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/​ RV Miles Mailinglist: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/​

Another month of record-breaking retail sales for the RV Industry, It’s been a rough few days over at General Motors, 4th of July weekend saw campgrounds bursting at the seams, RV community events return, and Arizona’s National Forests open back up. 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, Christian Schauf from Uncharted Supply Co. joins us to talk about preparing for all sorts of weather incidents. Plus, we talk about the potential "glut" of used RVs and our take on it, we share a community tip for checking propane levels, and more!

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.facebook.com/groups/rvmilesgroup Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/podcast/ See America Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/see-america/ RV Miles Deals and Coupons: https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/ RV Miles Mailinglist: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Ready to be a full-time RVer? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ1_4H-t0NymcuSO1AdlT4xEEAwDpJEmj

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/ ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles RV Miles YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/RVMiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles​ RV Miles Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/podcast/​ See America Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/see-america/​ America's National Parks Podcast: https://nationalparkpodcast.com/​ RV Miles Deals and Coupons: https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/​ RV Miles Mailinglist: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/​

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 Tank: AJR's OK ORCHESTRA: https://open.spotify.com/album/1y2AzG31F4CuCKQ1rpIzaI?si=3rx4LofERoaSJUbMk3ucSg Find links to the deals mentioned. in this week's episode at www.RVMiles.com/196 ****************************** Connect with RV Miles: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles​ RV Miles Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/podcast/​ See America Podcast: https://rvmiles.com/see-america/​ America's National Parks Podcast: https://nationalparkpodcast.com/​ RV Miles Deals and Coupons: https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/​ RV Miles Mailinglist: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/

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 the store, you can still support RV Miles. Just click on the link before you shop and anything you purchase Amazon will provide us with a small kickback. Thanks for your support! If you are enjoying the show we’d love a five-star review over on Apple Podcasts. Your five-star review helps put our show in front of more people, and we can’t say “thanks” enough for your support! Thanks to these businesses below for supporting the RV Miles Podcast! L.L.Bean is a proud supporter of RV Miles and the America’s National Parks Podcast. Visit L.L.Bean.com to find great gear for exploring the outdoors. Free Dayventure Tumbler from Pelican Coolers with any purchase over $100. Click HERE to shop. Save 10% on an order from Hughes Autoformers with code RVMiles at checkout. Get great RV Roadside Assistance from Coach-Net by visiting welcome.coach-net.com/rvmiles

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://rvbusiness.com/oems-struggle-to-find-workers-as-demand-for-rvs-rises/ Learn more about the rubber shortage here: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tire-rubber-shortage-cars-trucks/ Learn more about Escapees campground franchises here: https://franchise.escapeesrvparks.com/ Check out the new Chinook Summit on their website: https://www.chinookrv.com/summit

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 link to shop for anything on Amazon will provide us with a small kickback that helps grow and improve RV Miles content. Thanks for your support! Thanks to our sponsors for supporting the show. Check out the deals mentioned at www.RVMiles.com/191.

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/2021/04/07/us/covid-vaccine-passport-explainer/index.html "Biden administration helping develop standards to prove vaccination" CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/28/politics/biden-administration-vaccination-passport/index.html "Baker says no to vaccine passport proposals in Mass." Boston Globe Article https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/08/metro/baker-says-no-vaccine-passport-proposals-mass-they-have-been-used-other-cities-overseas/ "White House rejects U.S. vaccine passports, skirting uproar" LA Times Article https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-04-07/white-house-rejects-us-vaccine-passports "‘Vaccine passports’ are on the way, but developing them won’t be easy White House-led effort tries to corral more than a dozen initiatives" Washington Post Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/03/28/vaccine-passports-for-work/ "Likely Legal, ‘Vaccine Passports’ Emerge as the Next Coronavirus Divide" New York Times Article https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/us/politics/vaccine-passports-coronavirus.html

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 grow and improve RV Miles content. Thanks for your support! If you are enjoying the show we’d love a five-star review over on Apple Podcasts. Your five-star review helps put our show in front of more people, and we can’t say “thanks” enough for your support! Thanks to these businesses below for supporting the RV Miles Podcast! L.L.Bean is a proud supporter of RV Miles and the America’s National Parks Podcast. Visit L.L.Bean.com to find great gear for exploring the outdoors. Free Dayventure Tumbler from Pelican Coolers with any purchase over $100. Click HERE to shop. Sign up for RV Repair Club premium membership, and get a full year for only $3! That’s 96% off the normal price. Visit Go.RVRepairClub.com/RVmiles to sign up today. Save 10% on an order from Hughes Autoformers with code RVMiles at checkout. Get great RV Roadside Assistance from Coach-Net by visiting welcome.coach-net.com/rvmiles

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 time for the latest in RV & Camping News. Enter to win the DISH Outdoors bundle here: https://dishoutdoors.com/RVMiles?st-t=RVTV&utm_medium=RVinfluencers&utm_campaign=RVMiles&fbclid=IwAR0S2fmDmVRDZbEexZ96sMhXpV9DPL5dFXyB2fs_2el_Ly62J4gmeymdsQk Download the Togo RV App and get Togo RV+ for $10 off with code RVMILES10X at https://togorv.com/​ #RVLife​ #RVIndustry​ #RVLiving

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/2b72zvv1qo The RV Business article on Fun Town RV: https://rvbusiness.com/fun-town-rv-amps-up-expansion-plans-in-lone-star-state/

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.

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 new report from the RV Industry Association's Marketing Arm, GO RVing, about the changing demographics of RV ownership. You can view the top sheet of the report here: https://www.rvia.org/go-rving-rv-owner-demographic-profile

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

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