RV Miles Podcast

In this episode, Garrett Finney, founder of Taxa, shares with us his methodology behind designing RVs that work better for people who use them. Plus, how are RVs inspected before your purchase? You'd be surprised. We dig into how RV Industry quality control really works.  Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/...

In this episode, we chat with Andrew Huett of OzXCorp, an Australian company bringing finely tuned battery electric systems to American RVs. It's also our annual thankful episode! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving in whichever way you celebrate.    Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Spons...

On this episode, we journey to Tucson, Arizona for some Halloween fun, Saguaro National Park, and a great RV Resort.  Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors:  *Visit L.L. Bean to find your next great piece of gear: https://llbean.com *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com...

On this episode, we journey to our favorite haunts in Southern New Mexico, including White Sands National Park, Oliver Lee State Park, Cloudcroft, Pistachioland, Silver City, and City of Rocks State Park.    Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors:  *Visit L.L. Bean to find your next great p...

This week we share some new science about people who are so-called "mosquito magnets": they really are more attracted to certain people. Plus, we return to one of our favorite towns in America, Santa Fe, New Mexico, where we visit  @Meow Wolf ,  @Bandelier National Monument  and more.  Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com...

This week we talk with Joel Holland of Harvest Hosts about their experience sponsoring the Balloon Fiesta, and Jason shares his notes from the RV Industry dealer open house. Lots of new models and new innovations are on their way!   Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors:  *Visit L.L. Bean...

Aaron Ammar from Roamly joins us on this episode to chat about options for RV insurance that might be a little better for folks who are full-time, rent out their RV, or run a business on the road.  Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors:  *Visit L.L. Bean to find your next great piece of ge...

This week, Kimberly Crossland of Roadpreneur joins us to talk about running businesses and work life from the road. Plus, Abby is back!  Find Kimberly at Roadprenueur at https://roadpreneur.com/ and check out Cruisin' + Campfires at  https://cruisinandcampfires.com/ Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Suppor...

This week, Jack sits in for Abby to share his favorite experiences on the road. Plus some tips from RV Trader about saving your RV from an early death.  Read the article from RV Trader here: https://www.rvtrader.com/blog/2022/08/01/14-tips-to-save-your-rv-from-an-early-death/ Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailingli...

This week, we are hot, sweaty and boondocking as we come to you from the RV Entrepreneur Roundtable in Montrose, CO. We recap the 1,100 miles journey it took to get here including the Harvest Hosts locations we stayed at, plus we'll talk about what we do to prep for a long boondocking stint, including prepping both the inside and outside of your rig. As always, we've also got our fresh tank/black...

An Instagram follower recently posed a question to us: "What has changed in your time on the road?" In this episode we do our best to tackle that, from our personal life to the camping and RV world around us. Plus a hilarious story from RV Life and Harvest Hosts' recent story contest. Here's the full article from RV Life and Harvest Hosts: https://rvlife.com/funniest-camping-stories/ We wrote a bo...

This week, we journey to the Amana Colonies along I-80 in Iowa for some old-fashioned crafts, shopping, and food! We also share some information on how inflation is affecting travel plans.  We wrote a book! Pre-ordered our National Park Journal for Kids ages 6-9 on Amazon today for only $9.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1685394477?maas=maas_adg_2783358EB9FED180A107AAC11500D118_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas...

This week on the RV Miles Podcast we are talking all things composting toilet. We've had so many of you reach out over the years asking about ours we figured it was time to get down and dirty. Plus, some of our favorite travel games and our fresh tank/black tank picks.  Nature's Head composting toilet: https://amzn.to/3ACrkwX Games we recommend can be found in our "Game Day" section of the RV Mile...

It's been one year since we became brand ambassadors for Sabre by Forest River, traveling in our Sabre 37FLL. In this episode, we share our favorite things about our RV and the best places we've visited. Plus, we're sharing the details of our new book!  Check out our National Parks Journal for Kids here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1685394477?maas=maas_adg_2783358EB9FED180A107AAC11500D118_afap_abs&r...

Buying RV land is incredibly popular right now, and in this episode, we are talking to Tom Spychalski to learn more. Plus, our weekly fresh tank/black tank picks and more. Welcome to episode 245 of the RV Miles Podcast.  Learn more about TN land: https://MyRVLand.land Check out the Taxa Mantis: https://taxaoutdoors.com/habitats/man... Show your support for the RV Miles Podcast by saying thanks to...

This week, we talk with Kurt Repanshek of National Parks Traveler about the state of National Park Service campgrounds, and his new guidebook that details every one of them for RVers in order to help demystify national park camping.  Get the Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks here: https://nationalparkstraveler.myshopify.com/products/essential-rving-guide-to-the-national-parks-2022-editio...

On this episode, we share our tips for managing your black and grey tanks, and for hooking up to sewer and dumping. Plus, a trip to IKEA, a brawl at Disney World, and an industry update on RV manufacturer layoffs.  Check out Abby's fresh tank this week! Hikers Brew Coffee: https://www.hikersbrewcoffee.com/ Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List...

In this episode, we share the new plan from a major car manufacturer to charge monthly fees for tech features like heated seats and even adaptive suspension, an update on the fire threatening sequoia trees in Yosemite, and a cool new suspension package from @No Boundaries RV Togo RV Plus is now Roadpass Pro. Your $49 per year Roadpass membership includes premium access to Campendium, Roadtrippers,...

It's the return of our RV Mythbusting series! What do those insulation numbers really mean? Does light deter mice? Is there such a thing as a "full-time-rated" RV? All that and more! Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors:  *Visit L.L. Bean to find your next great piece of gear: https://llb...

This week, it's the 5 year anniversary of the RV Miles Podcast! We share our favorite moments, plus some tips from RV Life on dealing with dust storms, it's all about tires in our weekly fresh tank/black tank segment and more.  RV Life Dust Storm Safety Article: https://rvlife.com/dust-storm-safety-rvs/ Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: h...

This week, the RV market has begun to soften as demand curtails to fuel prices and interest rates. Starlink has been approved for in motion use, the FTC wants to ban shady dealer tactics, and Yellowstone has been able to open 93% of the park's roadways much sooner than expected. Get the National Parks Traveler's Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks: https://amzn.to/3bQN26x Our Starlink for...

This week we share some personal updates that have our family changing travel plans for the summer, plus a slew of listener questions.  Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Save even more on Solo Stove at https://rvmiles.com/solostove  Visit L.L. Bean to find your next great piece of gear: https://llbean.com...

This week, we share all the ins and outs of Starlink internet and let you know some of the problems we've had so you can decide whether it's right for you. We also have an update on the re-opening of Yellowstone National Park, and some tips to keep your air conditioner running in the heat.   Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmil...

This week, we take you with us to Colonial Williamsburg, an amazing living history museum that shares the story of the founding of our country, We also share the details of a challenging travel day.  Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Save even more on Solo Stove at https://rvmiles.com/solostove  Visit L.L....

This week, the RV industry taps the breaks on production, but what does that mean? Plus, Starlink orders are coming with used equipment, and Fiat/Chrysler pleads guilty to diesel emissions scam. Our Starlink for RVs update video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0bcOB7KkF4&t=102s Togo RV Plus is now Roadpass Pro. Your $49 per year Roadpass membership includes premium access to Campendium, Roadtrip...