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Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
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The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for parts of Baja, raising questions for thousands of RVers who winter there. Utah state parks are raising camping and day-use fees — and we’ll talk about what that means for affordability.
Meanwhile, while much of the RV industry continues to struggle, a few brands are expanding production… and we’ve got some fascinating inside details on Leigh Tiffin’s sudden move from Thor to National Indoor RV Centers — including a bold experiment that could shake up motorhome pricing and depreciation as we know it.
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00:00 Headlines and Teasers
00:42 Baja Travel Advisory
02:45 Utah State Park Fee Hikes
03:48 RV Mattress Sponsor Break
04:39 Industry Bright Spots and Expansion
06:04 Leigh Tiffin Moves to NIRVC
08:40 Cornerstone Pricing Experiment
11:30 Wrap Up and Sign Off
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
In episode 398 of the RV Miles podcast, we cover Alliance RV’s acquisition of Midwest Automotive Designs, marking Alliance’s first move into motorized RVs with Sprinter-based Class B luxury vans. Jason interviews Alliance co-founder Coley Brady about why the deal happened and the possibility of an Alliance-branded Class B that could come as soon as this fall. We discuss National Park Service timed entry reservation changes, including Yosemite, Arches, and Glacier not using timed entry this summer, along with Glacier’s alternative measures like parking limits at Logan Pass, shuttle-only access for certain hikes, and reservable shuttle slots.
Jason’s black tank is the short-lived reopening of the Apostle Islands ice caves (open for one day before conditions changed), and his fresh tank is Axiom RV increasing fifth-wheel ground clearance from six to ten inches while raising questions about the engineering tradeoffs. Abby’s black tank focuses on the changing state of podcasting, with exclusivity deals and paywalls involving major platforms; her fresh tank is enjoying the Winter Olympics.
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00:00 Intro
02:35 National Parks Timed-Entry Changes
14:42 Sponsor Break: Blue Ox + etrailer.com
15:56 Coley Brady on Alliance’s Move Into Class B Vans
25:04 Black Tank: Apostle Islands Ice Caves
26:40 Fresh Tank: Axiom RV Finally Raises Ground Clearance
29:43 Black Tank: How Big Media Is Reshaping Podcasting
42:02 Fresh Tank: Winter Olympics
42:53 Final Sign-Off
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
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This week, @alliancerv makes a major move into motorized — acquiring a luxury Sprinter van manufacturer and possibly signaling an Alliance-branded Class B as soon as this fall.
Meanwhile, Leigh Tiffin resigns as president of Tiffin Motorhomes in a sudden shakeup that set off a swirl of rumors across the industry.
Battle Born Batteries finally breaks its silence after months of controversy over viral teardown videos.
And in two different states, lawmakers are considering whether RVs should be part of the solution to America’s housing crisis.
Plus, the latest retail sales numbers are in — and they show the industry is still feeling the chill heading into 2026.
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00:00 Intro
00:50 Alliance RV acquires Midwest Automotive Designs
04:51 Sponsor Break: RVmattress.com by Brooklyn Bedding
05:42 Leigh Tiffin resign
08:21 Battle Born responds to safety claims
10:34 RVs as housing
13:05 Campspot Awards 2026
14:47 Liquified RV launches Liquishine exterior care line
15:18 December 2025 RV registrations drop
16:07 Wrap-up & sign-off
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
This week on the RV Miles Podcast, we’re digging deep into the memory bank to relive some of our biggest mistakes on the road — and yes, there have been plenty.
From exploding spaghetti sauce and black tank blunders… to campsite miscalculations, rookie towing moments, and those “what were we thinking?” travel decisions — we’ve learned a lot the hard way over nearly a decade of RV life.
If you’ve ever made a mistake in your RV (and who hasn’t?), this episode is proof you’re not alone — and hopefully you’ll learn from ours instead of repeating them.
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00:00 Introduction
00:58 Tiffin Consolidates in Red Bay
07:22 Alliance Buys Midwest Automotive Designs
10:29 Studio Updates
14:54 Sponsors
16:08 Disaster Stories Begin
18:36 The Marinara Explosion
20:43 Inside-Rig Mishaps
25:40 Exterior Damage Hall of Fame
34:45 Driving Blunders
38:24 Campground Scramble
44:50 The Jerry Can Shower Disaster
49:16 Yosemite Exit Chaos
52:31 Trust the Nagging Feeling
54:27 Black Tank Flush Overflow
58:47 Black Tank: Ram/Jeep Towing Module Recall
01:01:59 Fresh Tank: Love’s Expands RV Stops
01:03:47 Black Tank: Don’t Order Domino’s to an Active Crime Scene
01:08:05 Fresh Tank: Why MasterClass Is Worth It
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
In this episode of RV Miles, Chrysler's recall of over 450,000 Jeep and Ram vehicles due to a trailer tow module defect affecting trailer lights and brakes, and BC Parks' announcement of a new $20 non-resident fee starting May 2026. Tiffin Motor Homes plans to centralize motorhome production in Alabama. The company running Eddie Bauer stores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Fuel prices are slightly up. North Dakota is expanding campgrounds at two state parks. Love's Travel Stops plans major renovations and expansions with RV-specific improvements.
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00:00 Introduction
00:07 Chrysler Recall Alert
01:10 BC Parks Fee Increase
02:05 Tiffin Motor Homes Manufacturing Shift
03:06 RV Miles Sponsor Highlight
03:35 Cruise America Fleet Refresh
04:22 Eddie Bauer Bankruptcy
05:28 Fuel Price Update
06:08 North Dakota Campground Expansions
06:53 Love's Travel Stops Expansion
08:00 Conclusion and Farewell
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
In episode 396 of the RV Miles Podcast, Jason and Abby discuss the contentious issue of reserving multiple dates at campsites and the implications of no-shows and cancellations while looking at camping trends from @Thedyrt 's 2026 Camping Report, shedding light on the state of camping post-pandemic.
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00:00 Introduction
05:02 Camping Trends and Statistics
08:13 Sponsorship Messages
11:57 Booking Campsites: Challenges and Etiquette
21:59 First Come, First Serve Campsite Dilemma
27:09 Camping Reservations Trends
28:36 Family Commitments and Local Camping
29:32 No-Show and Cancellation Rates
33:23 Impact of Weather on Camping Plans
35:12 Eddie Bauer and Retail Challenges
40:10 Truck Stops and RV Travel
42:27 Amtrak Adventures
47:24 Book Recommendation and Wrap-Up
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
In Episode 395 of the RV Miles Podcast, we discuss the subtle red flags to watch out for when booking campgrounds. We also expand on why top-tier fuel is essential for your RV, truck, or car, and dive into our experience at the Kansas City RV Show, where we saw two great brands local to the KC area, @vandoitco and @campinawe
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00:00 Introduction
01:10 Fuel Stops and Top Tier Gasoline Discussion
10:45 Campground Red Flags Introduction
17:44 Photo Quality and Campground Names
23:18 Former KOAs and Check-in Restrictions
27:44 Unexpected Campground Fees
30:02 Outdated Reservation Systems
34:07 Winter RV Safety Tips
37:47 Kansas City RV Show Highlights
49:26 Local Coffee Shop Discovery
52:11 Conclusion and Announcements
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
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In this episode, Jason shares the early reopening of Highway 1 through Big Sur, California, which restores travel between Carmel and Cambria, updates on vehicle restrictions at Zion National Park, and the timed entry reservation at Mount Rainier National Park for 2026. Will contract cancellations with Booz Allen Hamilton and the federal government affect recreation.gov? Plus, the settling of a marketing dispute between RV product companies and the RV industry's 2025 performance results.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:08 Highway 1 Reopens in Big Sur
02:16 Zion National Park Vehicle Restrictions
03:40 Mount Rainier National Park Entry Update
04:57 Sponsor Message: RV Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding
05:48 Booz Allen Hamilton Contract Cancellations
06:48 Camco Advertising Claims Dispute
08:06 RV Industry 2025 Performance Results
09:09 Conclusion and Farewell
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
In our final "mini" episode for January '26, we're sharing our favorite truck stops and gas stations, and our thoughts on what makes a great fuel stop for an RV.
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Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
The latest RV and camping news covers the Florida RV Super Show attendance and sales performance, Honda's new modular travel trailer prototype, Costco's entry into the RV space in partnership with Camping World, updates on former CEO Marcus Limona's recent activities, changes to Starlink's mobile plan, recent fuel price trends, and more.
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00:00 Introduction
00:06 Florida RV Super Show Highlights
01:25 Honda's New Travel Trailer Prototype
03:55 Costco Enters the RV Market
05:50 Former Camping World CEO Judgement
06:58 Embezzlement Case at General RV
07:40 Campground Management Trends
08:04 Starlink's New Data Plans
09:07 Fuel Price Update
09:32 Conclusion and Sign-Off