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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

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

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.

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://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmilesgroup

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-raffle/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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???

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 YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/RVMiles

This week we share a few funny navigation errors courtesy of our See America Facebook group. Plus, Jason shares a recap of a recent conference he attended where experts in numerous areas of travel share their predictions for the 2021 season.

This week, we're thankful for lots of things, including you. We have a couple gift recommendations, and talk about the return of new RVs to dealer lots.

This week, we journey to Ozark, Arkansas, where we visited Mt. Magazine and Fort Smith National Historic Site. We cover a couple items from our holiday gift guide, and Winnebago's new EKKO class C motorhome.

This week, we head back to Custer State Park, which rivals most national parks for beauty and recreation. We talk about what the roads might look like this Thanksgiving, and why some overbearing leaf-blowing has us sneezing.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

On 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/

This 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://www.rvtravel.com/rvofficecomplaints968/ Weekly “ask”: If you’re interested in supporting RV Miles, we’d love for you to use our affiliate link next time you shop at amazon! It doesn’t cost you a dime, and we get a small kickback for every purchase you make. Just go to https://amazon.rvmiles.com next time you shop. Something you might want to consider on Amazon, If you’re someone who likes to camp deeper into the season, but have to winterize between trips. You might be interested in the Floe winterizing system. It’s essentially a small on-board DC-powered air compressor that’s installed right inline with your water system, so you can blow out the air lines as you break camp: https://amzn.to/3ltypVU Last Week’s Brain Teaser: Doctor Rob was staying with Cousin Ralph in Ralph’s RV, in a beautiful wooded lakeside campground in a National Park. The two had come together for the camping trip to set up Ralph’s will. As Rob was Ralph’s closest living relative, much of Ralph’s estate was being left to him. One day, Ralph went to Dr Rob very disturbed. "Doctor," he began, "I have just found out that an assassin wants to get me. He will be here very soon. Where will I go? Where can I hide? If he finds me here, he will surely kill me. I do not have time to leave this campground and go further into the woods." Dr Rob thought for a moment, and then grabbed a 5' long bamboo pole, with a diameter the size of a quarter. "Ralph, follow me out to the lake. This lake is 4' deep. If you lie on the bottom of the lake and breathe through this pole, the assassin will never find you. I will swim down to get you when he is gone." Ralph consented, and lay down on the bottom of the lake with the bamboo pole in his mouth. A few hours later, a ranger passed by. He found Ralph's body, dead. Dr Rob told the police of the circumstance, and that Ralph had probably panicked, and died. Police arrested Dr Rob, on the charges of murdering Ralph. Why? The bamboo pole did not have any cracks or holes. Its opening was above water the whole time. Answer: Ralph died of carbon dioxide poisoning. The pole was 5' long, but only the size of a quarter. The first time he breathed in, he breathed oxygen. When he exhaled, the air could not travel 5' before he breathed in again. He was just breathing what he exhaled. Before long, all he was breathing was carbon dioxide. He died of CO2 poisoning. Doctor Rob was the one who told him to use the pole, therefore the cause of his death. Rob is a DOCTOR, and therefore knows about the CO2. Rob did murder Ralph. His motive: the money in the will. The final portion of our Yellowstone journey (Northern Half): Canyon Area - Canyon Village, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Lower Yellowstone Falls The Lower Falls area is located just to the east of Canyon Village. A one-way loop drive takes you to the brink of the Grand Canyon and offers four views. Lower Falls is the biggest waterfall in Yellowstone at 308 feet. It’s probably the second-most famous site in the park after Old Faithful. We took the Brink of the falls trail, which leads you down a steep set of paved switchbacks right to the drop-off. We then drove a bit further down the loop to see the falls from a distance. It’s a busy area, but well worth it. Norris Geyser Basin Norris is one of our favorite spots. Steamboat Geyser is really interesting, whether it’s erupting or not. There are tons of noisy and interesting steam vents and pools in this area, and the milky Porcelain Basin is pretty spectacular. We thought it even looked like it was glowing in the early evening. Artists Paint Pots If Norris was our favorite area, the Artist Paint Pots were our kids. These muddy cauldrons spit hunks of sludge high in the air, and right towards you. It’s a 1.5 mile round-trip, and there are other thermal features in the area to see along the way. It’s also a spectacular sunset spot, overlooking a meadow that’s often full of Elk or Bison. Mammoth The Mammoth area is home to giant thermal constructions - like massive wedding cakes crafted through mineral deposits, all linked with boardwalk trails. The mammoth area is where the park headquarters is, and it’s home to many historic buildings, along with gift shops, restrooms, and restaurants. Gardiner You can make the 5-mile drive out of the park into the gateway town of Gardiner, Montana from the Mammoth area. When you do, you’ll pass a sign marking the 45th parallel, half-way between North Pole and Equator. You’ll get to see the historic Ro

This 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!

On 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!

This 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!

Whether 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.

This 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.

They 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.