RV Miles Podcast

On this week's RV Miles, our tips for finding campground and RV park reviews, some great small-town America destinations, a gear review, news, and so much more!

Resources:

LocalFit - New gym membership for Travelers. Access to 6000 health clubs nationwide for $10 a month. Half off for pre-enrolls ($5 a month if you pay for 12 months. https://localfitusa.com/

America's National Parks Podcast - Unleashing a Tamed River, the removal of the dams on the Elwha River in Olympic National Park. http://nationalparkpodcast.com/elwha/

Gear of the Week - GearTie from Nite Ize. https://amzn.to/2LaLJQz

TripAdvisor - Trip destination reviews. https://www.tripadvisor.com/

Allstays - Campground and RV park listings and reviews. https://www.allstays.com/

Campendium - Better campground and RV park listings and reviews. https://www.campendium.com/

Road Food book - find the best roadside food destinations to take your RV. https://amzn.to/2mhwRC5

Our experience at Bacon Bash in River Falls, WI: https://youtu.be/AlH-UaIgzcc

On this week's RV miles, we discuss getting the most out of a National Park visit. How you can beat the system to avoid the crowds and have wilderness experiences all to yourself! Plus a new brain teaser, a new "app of the week" and so much more!

On this RV Miles, we give you our best tips for staying cool in an RV, whether you're at a place you can use your air conditioner or are out boondocking. Then, we'll run down some wild new s'mores creations you can try the next time you're around the fire pit. Plus news, a new brain teaser, and the app of the week.

Show notes and more info at www.rvmiles.com.

On this week's RV Miles, we're talking tips and tricks for new RV drivers. How to get out there and drive that new rig safely! It's not as intimidation as it can seem. Plus, we have news about how you can win a new RV, and a great GPS app you should check out. 

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Resources: 

Participate in the Great American Campout for a chance to win a Keystone RV and a stay at Jellystone park: https://www.nwf.org/Great-American-Campout

inRoute GPS and route planning app: http://carobapps.com/products/inroute/

Trailer Sway Demonstration: https://youtu.be/i2fkOVHAC8Q

 

 

On this week's RV Miles podcast, the ins and outs of federal campgrounds. We're talking National Parks, Forest Preserve, BLM, Army Corps of Engineers, and more. How to book, what to expect, and all the tips and tricks you need to know! 

Resources:

Binder with centuries-old family documents found in Keys RV park: https://wsvn.com/news/local/binder-with-centuries-old-family-documents-found-in-keys-rv-park/

FMCA's "Wanted in Wyoming" Expo is coming up: https://site.fmca.com/rvers-wanted-in-wyoming

RV industry plans to build tech institute in Elkhart: https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/business/rv-industry-plans-to-build-tech-institute/article_55694941-e94d-5bc0-98b5-1460243685c7.html

Bood federal campsites: Recreation.gov

Campsite photos resource: https://www.campsitephotos.com/

 

On today's RV Miles, tips an tricks for an RV road trip down the classic Chicago-to-LA Route 66. Then we'll cover some great things to do in the surprisingly hip town of Oklahoma City. Plus plenty of big RV industry news, a new brain teaser, and more!

Show notes at www.rvmiles.com.

On this week's RV Miles, we're taking some time to check in on some of our best and worst experiences in our nearly two years on the road. We also have some news about summer RV travel stats, and a story about a small trailer manufacturer's battle against the giant Airstream brand.

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Resources:

Airstream Seeks to Block New Silver Streak Manufacturer

Pictured: Texas homestead during a 1935 dust storm

On today's RV Miles, we talk weather facts and weather safety. Severe weather can pop up anywhere at any time and it is important to stay alert and stay safe. Plus, we'll catch you up on all the amazing deals to be found this Memorial Day weekend, and as gas prices rise, GasBuddy predicts summer travel will drop. 

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On today's RV Miles, we talk the ins and outs of state parks. If you avoid them, you shouldn't! But there's a lot to know about the pros and cons of state park campgrounds. Plus, we'll catch you up on the E.coli outbreak at Canyonlands National Park, and a new Winnebago model that boasts an electric system that can run an air conditioner all night on batteries. 

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Resources:

Winnebago Partners with Volta for Electric Vehicle-Grade Power System in 2019 Travato

DontMoveFirewood.org

St. Bernard State Park

Bottomless Lakes State Park

Buccaneer State Park

Pere Marquette State Park

City of Rocks State Park

On today's RV Miles, we journey through Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park, and give you all the tips and tricks for visiting in an RV. Then, we discuss the ins an outs of having a gathering or party at your campsite. But first, ticks and mosquitos and the diseases they carry are on the rise this year, and some ways to save fuel dollars on the road. 

Resources:

Gasbuddy.com

Keeping Ticks and Pests from Crashing Your Campsite

Entertaining from Your RV? These Tips Will Help You Host a Great Time.

Food Safety Tips for Outdoor Eating

Petrified Forest National Park