RV Miles Podcast

358. Spring Camping Kickoff & Our First 2025 RV Travel Days!

Join me (Jason) without Abby this week as I share the first travel days of 2025 in the Saber 37RVMiles fifth wheel. Abby had to leave unexpectedly due to a family emergency, leaving me and the boys to navigate the snowy landscapes of Breckenridge, Colorado. I'll talk about the challenges we faced getting the new rig road-ready and our first few days on the road, battling headwinds, testing the new power system, and more!

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00:00 Spring Camping and First Travel Days of 2025
02:08 Camping in Breckenridge
03:20 Getting the RV Ready for the Road
05:42 Shakedown Trip at Scott County Park
09:37 First Travel Day Challenges
13:53 Harvest Host Stops and KOA Stay
21:01 Windy Travels Across Nebraska
23:19 Settling in Fort Collins
26:39 Checking the Levels: Black and Fresh Tanks
30:54 Conclusion

357. Reflecting on 9 Years of RV Life and New Beginnings

In this episode of RV Miles, we reflect on our nine-year journey as full-time and part-time RVers, including the different chapters and challenges we've encountered along the way. We discuss everything from converting and living in a school bus, transitioning to a travel trailer, navigating Jason's brain surgery, the impact of the pandemic, and recent changes as we prepare for our oldest son's college journey. 

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00:00 Intro
01:57 Burnishing Brakes: A Crucial RV Maintenance Tip
09:16 Cooking Adventures and Recipe Adjustments
17:22 The Eras of Our RV Life
26:33 Bus Life: Our First Chapter on the Road
37:36 Transitioning from Bus to Travel Trailer
38:09 The Perfect Family Floor Plan
39:38 Saying Goodbye to the Beloved Bus
41:46 The Pandemic Chapter Begins
44:16 Health Challenges on the Road
49:47 Navigating the Pandemic as Full-Time RVers
54:57 Building Community During Uncertain Times
57:47 Adapting to New Realities and Opportunities
01:05:30 The Sabre 37 FLL Chapter
01:08:00 Boondocking Adventures and Family Milestones
01:08:24 First RV Miles Rally and Homecoming Events
01:11:05 Building a Community with RV Miles
01:14:27 Transitioning from Full-Time RVing
01:18:46 Baja to Alaska Adventure
01:23:01 Settling Down and New Beginnings
01:27:57 College Tours and Future Plans
01:41:59 Final Reflections and Future Content

356: Selling an RV in 2025 - How We Did It, and What the Market Looks Like

This week, we dive into the process of selling an RV via consignment. We take a look at the current state of RV prices as we approach the busy 2025 RV sales season, and ta;lo about the relaunch of the America's National Parks podcast under a new name, 'Parkography' with a refreshed focus on public lands beyond just national parks, and so much more. 

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00:00 Introduction
03:45 Relaunching the National Parks Podcast
10:30 RV Sales Trends and Market Analysis
17:23 Consignment Process for Selling RVs
41:00 Early Morning Madness
43:41 Journey to Lincoln
45:23 Arrival and Inspection
46:58 Reflecting on the Experience
55:27 Fresh Tank/Black Tank

355. Top 7 Spring Camping Destinations & Heartland RV Woes

In this episode, we share our top 7 spring camping destinations across the U.S. We also cover some big moves in the RV industry with Thor Industries restructuring Heartland under Jayco, and so much more!

From this video: 
Airstream and NASA: https://www.airstream.com/blog/history-spotlight-airstreams-place-in-space/

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00:00 Introduction
01:43 Weather Woes and Windy Nights
07:13 Heartland and Thor Industries News
13:29 Supporting RV Miles and Mile Marker Community
18:09 Top Spring Camping Destinations
54:07 Fresh Tank / Black Tank
01:01:51 Conclusion and Farewell

354. RV Videos to Retail Giant: How Liquified Hit 1,700 Stores

In this episode, we welcome Will Knowles and Matt Foxcroft from Matt's RV Reviews and Liquified RV Toilet Treatment to discuss the journey of creating the Liquified product and the exciting news that Liquefied is now available in 1,700 Walmart stores nationwide. We also touch on government actions impacting camping, new camping perks offered by Harvest Hosts and and RV dealership related franchise laws that are sweeping the country.

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00:00 Introduction
01:55 Weather Talk and Springtime Challenges
06:30 Government Updates and RV Industry News
08:38 Interview with Matt and Will: The Journey of Matt's RV Reviews
16:00 Creating Liquified RV Toilet Treatment
22:03 Landing a Deal with Walmart
31:01 RV Industry Franchise Laws and Misconceptions
43:12 Subscription Services
48:25 Pickling Red Onions: A Happy Accident
52:03 Wrapping Up and Announcements

353. How Much Solar Do You REALLY Need? RV Solar And Battery Power with ABC Upfitters

In Episode 353 of the RV Miles Podcast, we get insights from Scott Herman at RV power experts ABC Upfitters on common misconceptions about solar and battery power systems and take a look at the Mastervolt system ABC installed in our new Sabre 37RVMILES fifth wheel. 

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00:00 Introduction
02:08 The Moving Week Chaos
04:28 Storage Challenges and Solutions
11:25 Preparing for the Road Again
17:07 Interview with Scott Herman from ABC Outfitters
40:51 Customer Service and Expertise
41:31 Remote Troubleshooting Capabilities
42:19 Upgrading Your RV System
43:43 Specialty Services for Serious RVers
45:05 Boondocking and Power Users
45:55 Customer Experiences and Adventures
48:14 Organizational Excellence at ABC Upfitters
49:20 Additional Services and Contact Information
50:40 Fresh Tank and Black Tank Segments
58:40 Commercials and Content Creation
01:07:00 Book Recommendation and Conclusion

352. What Will National Parks Look Like This Summer?

In this episode, we cut through the noise to discuss what's REALLY happening in National Parks and on other federal lands with the recent staffing cuts to help you make rational decisions about your upcoming travels.

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00:00 Introduction
00:18 Sponsorship Messages and Advertisements
02:28 Welcome to RV Miles Episode 352
02:52 New RV and Upcoming Homecoming Event
05:39 Discussion on National Parks Staffing Issues
15:12 Impact of Federal Policies on National Parks
19:34 Challenges Faced by National Parks Due to Staffing Cuts
31:53 Effects on Smaller National Park Sites
39:27 Future of National Parks and Staffing Concerns
44:15 Volunteering in National Parks
44:43 Uncertainty in 2025 and Beyond
45:17 Impact on National Park Services
47:31 Private Concessionaires in Campgrounds
49:10 The Future of National Park Experiences
54:17 See America Segment
55:25 Listener Stories and National Park Memories
01:06:28 Fresh Tank - Black Tank
01:15:38 Final Thoughts and Announcements

351. RVers Share Their Biggest Travel Disasters and Mistakes

In this episode, Jason and Abby share some of their personal disasters from their 9 years of RV travel, plus big oopsies from members of the RV Miles community and more. 

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350. How to Be a Good Camping Neighbor: The Unwritten Rules of Campgrounds

In this episode, Jason and Abby discuss the unwritten rules of campground etiquette to help new campers and RVers start the camp season smoothly. They share stories and tips on how to be a good campground neighbor, such as respecting other people's campsites, controlling noise levels, managing pets responsibly, and much more. 

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00:00 Introduction
02:20 Unwritten Rules of Campgrounds
04:10 Respecting Your Neighbor's Space
07:25 Keeping the Noise Down
16:01 Controlling Your Dog
20:25 Dimming Your Lights at Night
24:23 Avoiding Political Displays
27:30 Respecting Quiet Hours
32:40 Respecting Personal Space at Campgrounds
36:48 Teaching Kids Good Camping Etiquette
42:30 Balancing Social Interactions at Campgrounds
50:05 The mess of RV Driver's License Requirements
56:48 Gym Etiquette PSA
01:00:30 Fun Reality Show Recommendation

349. Ten Ways To Get Out of an RV FUNK!

In this week's episode, we're taking a look at some tips for getting out of an RV funk and getting back to finding a sense of adventure. Plus, we answer a listener question about conserving water in state parks and have a new product that will save your RV from damage when a tire blows. 

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