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5 hours ago
10 min
This week, catastrophic flooding in Missouri forced hundreds of campers to be rescued, including more than 200 young campers and counselors airlifted out by Black Hawk helicopters after the Black River rose to record levels in the middle of the night.
We’ve also got a scary rockfall incident on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, gas prices ticking back up, and new RV sales continuing their long slide.
Plus, campground planning tools are seeing record traffic, KOA has been named one of the most profitable franchise brands in the country, and major hotel companies are moving even deeper into glamping and outdoor hospitality.
Camping may still be about getting outside, but more than ever, it’s also big business — and sometimes, a serious safety story.
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00:00 Flooding Rescue
02:47 Glacier Rockfall Scare
03:26 Sponsor
04:35 Fuel Prices Rise
04:57 New RV Sales Slump
06:01 Campground Views Boom
06:48 Homecoming Rally Invite
07:23 KOA Franchises
08:54 Hotels Enter Glamping
10:01 Wrap Up
2 days ago
2 days ago
1hr 1 min
In this episode, we turn to your comments to cover three polarizing issues and try to find some common ground. Should campers be penalized for reserving public campground sites they don’t use? Should RV parks let long-term transient workers for AI data centers take over? Should RVers leave lights on all night?
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00:00 Intro
02:56 Homecoming Rally Plug
06:09 Empty Reserved Sites Debate
25:51 Sponsor Break
27:32 Workers Filling RV Parks
37:46 Docking Lights
44:34 Tank Check
44:58 Flash Flooding
47:37 AI for Live Captions
52:03 Sexist RV Marketing Rant
01:05:54 Wrap Up
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
15 min
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This week, some new RV debuts from @WinnebagoRVs , @GrandDesignRVTeam , and @alinercamping show us where things may be headed next — smaller motorhomes, fewer propane systems, more electric appliances, new materials, and some very different ideas about what buyers actually want.
Plus, a major dealer says the industry keeps overbuilding RVs and then liquidating them in peak season, data center workers are filling up campgrounds, and more.
The RV Business article from Ben Hirsch at @CampersInnRV : https://rvbusiness.com/ben-hirsch-were-liquidating-new-rvs-in-peak-season-again/
The @MattsRVReviews video on the Grand Design Lineage Series E: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2Tc-cl2GI&t=1s
The RV Industry history of RVing documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGJQejdpetg&t=7s
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Jul 5, 2026
Jul 5, 2026
42 min
In this final summer mini-episode of the RV Miles Podcast, we share how bringing meals into national parks can help RVers stay later, avoid crowds, and enjoy sunsets and the blue hour. We suggest easy, flexible meal ideas, including tacos, one-pan sausage and veggie skillet meals; make-ahead soup or chili; no-cook “adult Lunchables" and more.
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00:00 Intro
01:45 Stay Late Strategy
02:57 Fourth Of July Banter
05:16 Easy Meal Mindset
06:01 Taco Bar Dinner
10:23 Skillet Meal Favorite
14:18 Sponsor Break
15:52 Soup And Chili
18:44 No Cook Options
18:54 Charcuterie Picnic
22:04 Salads And Pasta
26:21 Sponsor Break
27:22 Picnic Setup Tips
30:51 Lights, Water, and Fire
36:30 Coolers And Food Safety
37:48 Leave No Trace Cleanup
40:15 Final Thoughts And Farewell
Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
15 min
This week on RV Miles, California begins its crackdown on campsite no-shows, new data shows what RV sites and campgrounds really cost right now, used RV values continue to rise, and new RV shipments are down again. Plus, Ford sees a major quality turnaround, Rossmonster debuts an adventure van, Canyonlands closes The Needles district due to wildfire danger, and one RV owner gets their motorhome seized over stolen corn.
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00:00 Headlines And Intro
00:48 California No Show Crackdown
03:13 Sponsor eTrailer
04:00 What Campgrounds Cost Now
05:30 Rossmonster Loft Debut
07:37 Used Values Up New Shipments Down
09:32 Bike Friendly Campground App
10:26 Ford Quality Rebound
12:08 National Park Emergency Closures
13:12 Stolen Corn RV Impounded
14:36 Wrap Up And Newsletter
Jun 28, 2026
Jun 28, 2026
41 min
In this mini episode of the RV Miles podcast, Jason and Abby revisit past RV mythbusting segments from earlier episodes to see what still holds up, including whether you should buy an RV from Camping World, whether RV-specific toilet paper is necessary, and misconceptions about using Drano in RV plumbing (including cautions around waterless Hepvo traps). They also debunk bags of water with pennies to deter flies, discuss mixed claims about Irish Spring soap or dryer sheets for mice, and recommend sealing entry points, and dismiss the idea that you must be under 30 feet to camp in national parks.
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00:00 Blue Ox Sponsor
00:33 Myth Busting Returns
03:16 Old Segments
05:26 Camping World Myth
16:25 Sponsor Break
17:54 RV Toilet Paper
18:32 Drano And Traps
20:06 Pennies Bag Flies
22:14 Mice Deterrents
26:16 National Park Length
28:05 Ice In Black Tank
29:49 Sponsor
30:50 Nitrogen In Tires
32:55 Flamingo Swingers
37:36 Mythbusting 3 Highlights
39:06 Wrap Up
Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
8 min
This week, a deadly heat warning from Grand Canyon National Park after multiple hikers died in extreme summer temperatures, a New Jersey RV park fire that destroyed several rigs, and flash flooding that trapped campers at a Gulfport RV resort.
We’ll also look at @OutdoorsyRV 's rebrand as The Ride Platform, a new class action lawsuit involving Ram ProMaster vans used in many camper van and Class B RV builds, a new SuperSteer sway bar upgrade for Sprinter-based motorhomes, and AAA’s latest Independence Day travel forecast.
Plus, we end with a campground rescue story involving a camper, a pair of sunglasses, and a pit toilet — and yes, it’s exactly as bad as it sounds.
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Jun 21, 2026
Jun 21, 2026
43 min
In this RV Miles mini episode (415), Jason and Abby share a special trip report from Redwood National and State Parks in Northern California, based on Abby’s weeklong May vacation with longtime friends Jenny and Grant. Abby recaps hikes and highlights, including Fern Canyon, Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Trillium Falls, Big Tree Wayside, Stout Grove, Grove of Titans, and the Newton B. Drury Scenic Drive, plus RV access cautions for narrow roads and small parking. She also recommends stops like SeaQuake Brewing, Hey Juan, McIntosh Farm Country Store, and the Sequoia Park Zoo’s Redwood Sky Walk.
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00:00 Intro
02:49 Why Abby Went Solo
05:25 Airbnb Coastal Stay
08:44 Park Basics
13:53 Sponsor Break
15:27 Fern Canyon
24:44 Lady Bird Grove Climb
25:31 Trillium Falls Payoff
26:34 Big Tree, Stout Grove, and Grove of Titans
30:43 Sponsor Break
32:28 Food Stops And Breweries
39:05 Botanical Garden And Zoo
42:24 Relaxing At The Beach House
43:27 Episode Wrap Up
Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
1hr 25 min
In this episode, new developments in the Battle Born/Dragonfly Energy lawsuit against YouTuber Will Prowse, including an allegation that battery specs were changed online shortly before the lawsuit. We share the sad news of the end of Parkography (formerly America’s National Parks) podcast after an eight-year run. We share our decision to book a seasonal site for this summer, and in Fresh/Black Tank, we cover a Keystone Montana hitch labeling issue, criticize predatory “buy an RV because you can’t afford a house” marketing, and more.
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00:00 Blue Ox Sponsor
00:31 Episode Intro
01:30 Mini Episodes Schedule
02:27 Battle Born Lawsuit
26:58 Sponsor Break
28:40 Ending Parkography
38:01 Sponsor Break
38:44 Seasonal Site Summer Plan
46:25 Tank Check
47:01 Hitch Safety Mixup
01:05:39 Leaf Blower
01:08:18 Predatory RV Marketing Rant
01:16:17 Grand Canyon Gift Shop Context
01:24:50 Wrap Up
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
9 min
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The RV industry continues to face headwinds as sales decline, manufacturers cut production schedules, and dealers warn that the business may be undergoing a fundamental shift. This week we break down a major Reuters report from Elkhart, where manufacturers, dealers, and economists discuss what's really happening in the RV market.
Plus:
• RV shipments fall again as the industry lowers expectations for 2026
• Will fuel prices finally come down after the Strait of Hormuz reopens?
• Grand Design launches a new lightweight, entry-level travel trailer
• New Starlink hardware appears to be on the way
• Starlink begins charging rental fees for new customers
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