RV Miles Podcast

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.

Chuck 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!

This 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.

This 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!

On 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?

This 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!

On 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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!

This week, the Gear Guide is back! Join us to talk about all our favorite new gadgets! Plus listener questions, and more!

This 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.

This 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.

This 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

This 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.

This 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.

This 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!

This 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.

This 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.

On 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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 would it take for you to buy it?

This 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.

This 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.

This 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

This week, a new way to skirt RVs in the cold, and our littlest wanderer, Henry, comes on to chat about life on the road.

This 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!

This week, Utah’s Mighty 5, a See America Preview, and how restaurants are chosen for those blue highway exit signs.

This 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.

It’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!

This 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.

This 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.

This 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?