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RV News Brief | Thor Industries Makes a Big Purchase, More Truck Problems, A New RV Manufacturer, and More

It's time for this week's RV and Camping News from RV Miles. The weekly video where we discuss the latest across the RV, outdoor, and travel industries.

211. Winnebago’s New B-Van & Return to the Campground That Kicked Us Out!

This week, we recount a stint across Kansas and Colorado that some might describe as epic, Winnebago shares with us the news of their new Class B campervan, the Roam, designed to get people living with disabilities on the road, and we return to that campground that kicked us out — this time with new owners!

210. When Your Family Is Less Than Chill About Your RV Lifestyle

This week, how to navigate negative friends and family who see your RV adventures as nothing more than a poor life choice. Plus, you join the discussion as we highlight a few comments from our recent WWE Smackdown of Motorhomes vs. Towables. 

RV News Brief | Campers Report Illegal Fires, Camping World is Rapidly Expanding, Multi-Million Dollar RV

Another record month for RV shipments, campers see tons of illegal campfires amid the worst fire season on record, Camping World is expanding even more, a multi-million dollar motorhome and more.

209. Lessons Learned From Factory Tours in Elkhart, RV Capital of the World

After a week in Elkhart visiting manufacturers and industry leaders, we're in our new Sabre fifth wheel!  We have lots to share about the RV industry from our visit, plus a great tip from our friends Red, White, and Bethune about taking a bath in any RV shower. 

RV News Brief | 9 National Forests Close, No More RV Ladders, Electric World Debuts

9 National Forests are set to close in the west due to wildfire concerns. Labor Day Weekend is shaping up to be busier than the 4th of July and Memorial Day at campgrounds, no more ladders on most RVs due to a change in manufacturing standards, A new RV manufacturer is coming to Elkhart, while one of the biggest makes solar packages standard. And Camping World is set to debut “Electric World” in Salt Lake City, along with big changes to its nationwide chain of retail stores. 

208. The RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum

This week we're coming to you on location from the RV Capital of the World, Elkhart, Indiana, and we're visiting the RV and Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame and Museum, where you can see and tour dozens of vintage RVs. Plus we talk Cargo Carrying Capacity, weight distribution, and more. 

RV News Brief | Show Me the Money! Big Bucks in RV Business, Campgrounds Denied, Canadian Border Trouble, and More

RV businesses of all types are bringing in record levels of income, we share some of the latest earnings reports - but campgrounds are struggling to get built as many counties put in moratoriums on new campground developments amidst this historic boom in camping. Plus, the Canadian border is set to open, but there's trouble, states with the most dangerous drivers, and more. It's time for this week's RV and Camping News.

 

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207. Navigating Life's Changes as Full-Time RVers

This week, 525,600 minutes - as we begin a new phase in our personal and professional lives, we discuss how to recognize and navigate the different seasons of life when it comes to RVing, be that full-time, part-time, or weekend warriors.

Plus, National Geographic has some "shocking" National Park trivia and a road trip that already has Jason making plans.

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RV News Brief | Masks in National Parks (again), Electric Truck Fraud, RV Dealerships Gobble Up Independents & more

Masks are going to be required in national parks again, even for vaccinated, people as the Delta variant of Covid 19 rips through the country. Wildfires continue their spread as well, pulling a blanket of smoke over much of North America. RV dealership chains are gobbling up independent dealers - we’ll talk about what that means for buyers. An electric truck manufacturer has been indicted for misleading investors by making up virtually everything about the company’s trucks and cobbling together fake prototypes out of parts of other vehicles. The Elkhart, Indiana RV capital is making a big expansion across the state’s northern border into Michigan, and a new campground coming to Louisiana is turning heads - it’s motto?  ‘Bring your house and share your spouse.’

It’s time for the latest in RV and camping news.