RV Miles is THE #1 podcast for any RV camping enthusiast! RV travel tips, destinations, news and so much more for RV owners and RV dreamers.
Episodes
Saturday Mar 16, 2019
Saturday Mar 16, 2019
RV Miles is filled with all things RVX this week! RVX is the new annual trade show for the RV industry, and we have Mark Koep from campgroundviews.com reporting on his takeaways from the experience. Mark also talks to us about his website and some futuristic campground booking ideas coming to fruition very soon on the platform. Plus, we have a list of this years top quality-rated RVs, some news, a new brain teaser, and more!
Saturday Mar 09, 2019
Saturday Mar 09, 2019
On today's episode of RV Miles, the unexpected things we've learned in the past 2+ years traveling the country. Everything from many shoes we carry, to how fast we drive, to what type of coffee maker we've finally settled on. All that, plus news, a new brain teaser, and more!
Saturday Mar 02, 2019
Saturday Mar 02, 2019
Today's RV Miles kicks off with a whole slew of RV news, from new products to industry sales numbers. Then, we brush up on spring de-winterizing and camping prep, before we dive into the first of our two main topics: The campground of the future. What will campgrounds look like in 10, 20, or 50 years? With self-driving RVs and voice recognition, will campgrounds retain their important connection with nature? Then we guide you through our weekend at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - a.k.a the Texas White House - a fantastic site. Join us!
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
This RV Miles episode takes us to the wonderful city of San Antonio! Join us as we explore the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, the Alamo, and all of the great food San Antone has to offer. Yes, everything is bigger in Texas, even the gas stations. We also have an update on the changes coming to Roadtrippers, a new brain teaser, and more!
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
On this episode of RV Miles, we have an interview with Katie Larsen, editor-in-chief of go-van.com, about her life as a solo traveler, and how the #vanlife movement has swept the world. We also have some tips for boosting your RV fuel economy and saving some cash. In the news, four big stories: a new National Park, a change to the popular Roadtrippers app, a Jellystone camp-resort that is excluding certain types of RVs, and the sad lay-off of the entire staff of 800 people at the Erwin-Hymer (Roadtrek) plant.
Sunday Feb 10, 2019
Sunday Feb 10, 2019
On this episode of RV Miles, we get personal with some thoughts on managing your travel expectations in order to get the best out of a journey. We also have a whole bunch of RV travel and care tips, a new brain teaser, and a whole lot more!
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Show Notes
In the news, we covered the Theodore Roosevelt Library and Museum that has been proposed for Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. See the designs and read the rationale here.
We then talked about the National Park Service sign font that you can now download for free, thanks to a man who took rubbings of signs and digitized them. There's also the NPS Rodeway font.
The National Scenic Byways Act is close to congressional appropriation after lapsing for several years. Great news for RV travelers who like to head down these historic roads.
And this week's America's National Parks Podcast covers the life of Buffalo Soldier hero Charles Young, who became the first Black superintendent of a National Park, among his many other accomplishments in the face of a society that looked down upon people of color.
After the break and the answer to last week's brain teaser, we covered a bevy of some random RV thoughts and tips. The first being to check your RV's oil on a level surface, especially with a big diesel engine that holds a lot of oil. The dipstick reading can be off drastically on even the slightest incline.
In an update to Outdoor Newbies episode, Abby talked about two sites great for families exploring the outdoors—HikeItBaby.com and KidsInParks.com.
We closed out the segment talking about the most common spot for RV damage (the passenger side upper front corner and whether or not bleach is safe to use in an RV (spoiler: it is).
After the final break, Abby let loose on her mixed feelings about getting back into the bus, and her expectations for perfect RV travel. How do you let the phony reality of Instagram and Pinterest go, and just live for the campfire?
Saturday Feb 02, 2019
Saturday Feb 02, 2019
The longest government shutdown in American history has ended, and as we all know, it took its toll on our National Parks. Many people are looking for ways to help, so on this episode of RV Miles, we brought Robert Mathias, Chief of External Affairs with the National Park Foundation, on to talk about their organization's efforts, including the new Restoration Fund and volunteer opportunities.
We also talk in this show about our RV travel plans for the year — it's going to be a big one! Plus, a great tip for finding an exhaust leak in your car, truck, or motorhome. All that, a new brain teaser, and more, on this week's RV Miles!
Saturday Jan 26, 2019
Saturday Jan 26, 2019
This week's RV Miles covers lots of tips and trips for folks that are new to the outdoor lifestyle — how to visit a National Park or other public lands for the first time. Then we talk with Staci Ritchie-Roman from Wholesale Warranties about the ins and outs of extended RV warranties. You're going to want to bookmark this one! We also have lots of news and the answer to last week's brain teaser!
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
RV Miles hosts Jason and Abby take you along with them to the Windy City as they visit the Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show, as well as the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show where Abby was able to hear celebrity travel experts like Rick Steves and Samantha Brown Speak. Then we have a great interview with Doug Uhlenbrock from the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) about the benefits of membership, the history of the company, and their special upcoming RV conventions — including their 100th! Plus, we have a lot of news, including a major scandal that is rocking the RV industry at the moment.
Saturday Jan 12, 2019
Saturday Jan 12, 2019
On this episode of RV Miles, we've got all the tips and tricks you need to know to survive and thrive at an RV show. Now is the season for the most RV shows and the best deals. Plus, we give you the low-down on utilizing laundromats on the road, and a whole lot of RV travel news!