RV Miles Podcast

315. Tips for Towing or Driving an RV and is RVing the Cheapest Way to Vacation?

This week, is RVing the cheapest way to vacation? A recent RVIA report featured in RV Today Magazine seems to think so. Our thoughts on the data, plus are you new to towing or driving an RV (like Abby)? If so, we've got plenty of tips, tricks and first-hand accounts on ways you can safely build confidence to tow or drive your RV. This discussion is great for all you seasoned RVers (like Jason)!

Fresh tank/black tank has us talking self-driving cars, why we don't need April Fool's, dumpster fire healthcare, and the return of a program aimed at closing the gap and elevating trade jobs.

Discounted tickets for HOMECOMING are now on sale for Mile Marker Members. Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Annual memberships are only $70 (that's $20 for the year after saving $50 on your HOMECOMING ticket!). More info at RVMiles.com/milemarkers

General public tickets go on sale April 15th so grab your discount today! More information at: https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/

RV Today Magazine: https://rvtoday.com/

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314. The Beauty of Seward, Alaska and the Final Days of Our Six Month Baja to Alaska Journey

This week, after six incredible months, our Baja to Alaska adventure comes to an end with an incredible trip to Seward, Alaska. Join us as we wrap up the adventure of a lifetime and recount a week filled with conflicting emotions and memories of a lifetime. 

Plus, Campspot shares it's top 10 RV Resorts across the country and we are surprised to see how many we've been to. All this, plus our weekly fresh tank/black tank picks. 

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Campspot Article: https://software.campspot.com/campspot-awards/

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313. RVing to Alaska's Homer Spit, the Best Glamping Resorts and the fastest E.R. We've Ever Visited

This week on the podcast, we recap our time in Homer Alaska, our second-to-last RV destination on our epic 2023 Baja to Alaska adventure. Plus, we've got the dirt on The Dyrt's 2024 Glampy Awards, a shocking insurance data discovery and why are we embarrassed for Camping World? 

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Glampy Awards: https://thedyrt.com/press/the-2024-glampy-awards-the-dyrt-recognizes-the-top-10-glamping-destinations-in-the-u-s/

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312. How Much Did it Cost to RV 5, 10 and 20 Years Ago?

This week we are going way back, to a simpler time, to a time of campsites with full hookups under $50 and gasoline under $2. We'll take a look at what RVing cost in 2019, 2014, and 2004. Come be surprised along with us. It's the first annual RV Miles' "5, 10, and 20's of RVing."

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311. Downed Power Lines, Exploding Transformers and Talkeetna, Alaska

This week, Abby shares a very scary severe weather story that caught everyone at the intersection by surprise. Plus, we continue our Baja to Alaska adventures with one of our favorite places during the trip - Talkeetna, Alaska. We've got the food, the campground, and a ride on the Alaska Railroad. You won't want to miss this incredible destination recap. 

 

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310. Fun Facts and Tips for Solar Eclipse 2024 and Is the Frame Flex Frenzy "Much Ado About Nothing"?

In this episode, we share some tips from our friends at RVshare about finding the path of totality and viewing the upcoming big solar eclipse on April 8th. Plus, some updates on the Grand Design Frame Flex Frenzy, and more. 

Solar Eclipse Resources from RVshare: https://rvshare.com/solar-eclipse-2024  

Josh the RV Nerd's video: https://youtu.be/JE_J9m97YRE?si=AhWu16C5HZZYYYcI  

Big Truck, Big RV's Lippert Part 1 Video (there are 3 in total, we recommend them all): https://youtu.be/GF-lsJ7c8vg?si=r7sqVfsKZyxVp8fP

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309. Live from Seattle RV Show and the Best 2024 RV Makers and RV Tech with Josh the RV Nerd from Bish's RV

In this episode we come to you live from the Seattle RV Show. Plus, Josh Winters, AKA Josh the RV Nerd from Bish's RV joins us to chat about his favorite new RV brands and innovations, along with a new initiative from Bish's to dramatically reduce the time it takes to get an RV repaired. 

Watch Jason and Abby on  @komonews  Seattle: https://youtu.be/ak-oXLuounI?si=EhThfxRMM3nreo_B

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308. Is it FINALLY getting easier to find camp sites? With The Dyrt's Kevin Long

In this episode, Kevin Long, CEO of The Dyrt, shares all the details of the company's 2024 Camping Report, including the surprising news that booking a campsite is finally getting easier — even if it's still 4 times harder than it was pre-pandemic. Plus, the RV Miles community shares some top travel-day tips. 

 

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307. Moving Violations, Full-Time Warranties, and Motorhomes vs. Trailers

In this episode, we're covering some of the pros and cons of motorhomes and trailers. Plus, what is a full-time approved RV warranty? We have the details, along with a few stories about getting pulled over in Chicago. 

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306. Horrifying Camping Experiences, and What to Do Outside of Denali National Park

This week, we share some truly horrifying camping experiences from Reddit, and we recap our favorite places outside of Denali National Park, like the Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater and 49th State Brewery.

The Cracked article with the camping stories: https://trivia.cracked.com/image-pictofact-11052-22-horrifying-experiences-people-had-while-hiking-or-camping

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