RV Miles Podcast

This week, we welcome all of YouTube to our DETOUR episodes, the bonus episode we do each week for our Mile Marker members. Welcome! https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers

Join us as we discuss state park camping and the preference being given to residents. Will this help? Is this a bad economic decision? Let us know what you think, and if you like this more relaxed approach and want to see more consider becoming a Mile Marker member for as little as $7 a month, or $70 for a year. 

Mile Markers receive a weekly DETOUR episode which you can on YouTube or listen to on your favorite podcast app. Mile Marker members also receive a lifetime digital subscription to RV Today Magazine, a discount to our upcoming HOMECOMING rally this October, a private Facebook group, a monthly live stream with Jason and Abby and so much more. 

Learn more and become a Mile Marker member today at: https://rvmiles.com.milemarkers

In this episode of RV Miles, Jason and Abby share more of the 10th anniversary North American camping report by KOA, giving insights into the demographics of the modern camper. They share highlights from their recent trip to the Outer Banks, including visits to Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Wright Brothers National Monument. 

Read the KOA study here: http://koa.uberflip.com/i/1524463-2024-koa-c-oh-camper-profile/0?

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00:00 Introduction
01:25 Upcoming Break and Special Episode Announcement
03:30 KOA Annual North American Camping Report
16:49 Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Visit
28:04 Exploring the Wright Brothers National Memorial
30:39 Fort Raleigh
39:47 Dining Recommendations in the Outer Banks
45:51 Fresh Tank/Black Tank
56:22 Outro

In this episode, we talk with Randy and Caly Behymer of RV Destinations Magazine about RVers' favorite places to travel to and some hidden gems. We answer a common question from the RV Miles Facebook group about when to replace RV tires, and share our experiences at Savannah Lakes RV Resort, and more.

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Tickets for HOMECOMING are now on sale! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/
Find more about RV Destinations Magazine here: https://rvdestinationsmagazine.com/
Learn about checking the date on your tires here: https://www.goodyear.com/en_US/learn/tire-basics/tire-date-code.html

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00:00 Introduction
01:01 Savannah Lakes RV Resort
04:56 When to Replace RV Tires
13:59 RV Destinations Magazine
31:04 Social Media Posts Gone Wrong
35:34 Tow Haul Mode Video Feedback
41:17 Olympics and Annoying Ads
48:58 F1 Racing and Family Fun
54:10 Conclusion

In this episode, we journey to Charlottesville, Virginia for some food, wineries, and adventure at Monticello, the University of Virginia, and more. Plus, are National Parks really that hard to get into? A new website for finding Amazon lockers, changes to requirements for taking dogs across the US border, and more. 

Tickets for HOMECOMING are now on sale! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/

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In this episode, our friends at The Dyrt list the toughest-to-book public campgrounds in America and provide a fistful of geography knowledge you didn't know you needed to know. 

The Dyrt article on tough-to-book camprounds: https://thedyrt.com/press/the-dyrt-reveals-the-top-10-hardest-to-book-campgrounds-in-the-u-s/

The geography facts article: https://travellergazette.com/fascinating-facts-about-us-geography-is/30/

 PrimeTime RV's new Sanibel 3952FBWB front bunkhouse: https://primetimerv.com/sanibel/3952FBWB/9157

Tickets for HOMECOMING are now on sale! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/

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For all the links to today's episode visit https://RVMiles.com/327
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In this episode, Heath and Alyssa Padgett join us to chat about traveling through 12 countries on 4 continents, all while renting RVs. Learn about RVing in Japan, France, the UK, New Zeland, and more.

Find out more about Heath and Alyssa at https://heathandalyssa.com/

Check out the Hughes Power Watchdog Gen 2 here: https://hughesautoformers.com/

That article on amputating ants:  https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/03/science/ant-leg-amputations-scn/index.html#:~:text=Humans%20aren't%20the%20only,according%20to%20a%20new%20study.

Tickets for HOMECOMING are now on sale! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/

IMPORTANT LINKS: 
For all the links to today's episode visit https://RVMiles.com/326
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Support our Sponsors:
*Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com
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This week, we talk with National RV Training Academy Education Director Todd Henson about learning to repair an RV yourself, either through their home study course or in person at their facility in Texas. Plus, common RV sales scams and how to avoid them. 

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Watch RV Unplugged here: https://www.youtube.com/@rvunplugged

IMPORTANT LINKS: 
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*Use code RVMILES for 25% off RV Life Pro at https://rvlife.com
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This week, we talk with Bish's RV about the need to improve the time it takes to repair an RV, and their unique solution for making it happen. Plus a listener writes in about the need to normalize NOT having campfires, and more. 

Help Bec's family out at rvmiles.com/bec

Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale now! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/

IMPORTANT LINKS: 
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Support our Sponsors:
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* Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com
*Use code RVMILES for 25% off RV Life Pro at www.rvlife.com
*Get 25% off mattresses at RVMattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES

This week, we share a wild "Florida man" story, our advice for a 76-year-old solo woman who wants to travel to Alaska, a new bill in congress that might help wth the campground "hidden fee" problem, and more. 

Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale now! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/

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This week, amidst continued consumer frustration, we take a look at the recent update to Grand Design's warranty, the quickness with which Campendium walked back changes to its website, and what all this means for the larger industry/consumer relationship.

Plus, the summer camping season is officially here, and we asked you to share your best day at the campground with us and the comments didn't disappoint.

Be a part of the CONSUMER REPORT seminar taking place at this year's really. Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale now! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/

IMPORTANT LINKS:

For all the links to today's episode visit https://RVMiles.com/322
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Sign up for our weekly Road Signs newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist

Support our Sponsors:
*Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com
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* Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com
*Use code RVMILES for 25% off RV Life Pro at www.rvlife.com