RV Miles Podcast

In this episode, Heath and Alyssa Padgett join us to chat about traveling through 12 countries on 4 continents, all while renting RVs. Learn about RVing in Japan, France, the UK, New Zeland, and more. Find out more about Heath and Alyssa at https://heathandalyssa.com/ Check out the Hughes Power Watchdog Gen 2 here: https://hughesautoformers.com/ That article on amputating ants:  https://www.cnn.co...

This week, we talk with National RV Training Academy Education Director Todd Henson about learning to repair an RV yourself, either through their home study course or in person at their facility in Texas. Plus, common RV sales scams and how to avoid them.  Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale now! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecom...

This week, we talk with Bish's RV about the need to improve the time it takes to repair an RV, and their unique solution for making it happen. Plus a listener writes in about the need to normalize NOT having campfires, and more.  Help Bec's family out at rvmiles.com/bec Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale now! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmil...

This week, we share a wild "Florida man" story, our advice for a 76-year-old solo woman who wants to travel to Alaska, a new bill in congress that might help wth the campground "hidden fee" problem, and more.  Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale now! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/ IMPORTANT LINKS:  For all the links to tod...

This week, amidst continued consumer frustration, we take a look at the recent update to Grand Design's warranty, the quickness with which Campendium walked back changes to its website, and what all this means for the larger industry/consumer relationship. Plus, the summer camping season is officially here, and we asked you to share your best day at the campground with us and the comments didn't d...

The kid tax, the site-lock fee, lodging taxes, and more—we're running down all the different hidden fees we've seen at campgrounds and RV resorts.  HOMECOMING tickets are now on sale! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/ IMPORTANT LINKS:  For all the links to today's episode visit https://RVMiles.com/321 Become an RV Miles Mile...

This week on the podcast, we take a look at what life is like RVing with teens versus when we started out eight years ago. We've got some tips and activity suggestions for this often-overlooked season of family travel. Plus, our first camping trip of the season is in the. books! We share all the details of RVing to New Glarus, WI, and one very surprising fact about visiting on the weekend. Fresh t...

On this episode, Brooks Smothers of the RV Out West podcast joins us from the Puyallup RV show to talk about great spots in Washington and Oregon to camp that might not be on your radar. Plus, we recap an RV industry insider event about the future of RV manufacturing.  Learn more about Care Camps here: https://carecamps.org/ Tickets for HOMECOMING are now on sale! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a M...

Last week we asked the RV Miles community about the best RV advice you've ever heard, and this week, we're sharing the other side of it. The WORST RV advice you've overheard or have had someone give you. Plus, what percentage of people don't cancel reservations they aren't going to use? @Thedyrt   has the answer.  The Dyrt camping reporter episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fOiUN7pIdY&l...

We asked the RV Miles community about the best RV advice you've ever heard, and we got some great answers to share with you. Plus, why aren't RVs just a little bit more accessible for people with disabilities? And some big changes in the world of mobile internet.  Tickets for HOMECOMING are now on sale! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com...

This week, we take a look at that High-Value Load list of truck stops that are supposedly unsafe to stop at. Is it legit? Plus, we share some of our favorite ways to overnight and dive into the latest news stories in our tanks.  Tickets for HOMECOMING are now on sale! Save $25 a ticket by becoming a Mile Marker today! Tickets are available at https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/ IMPORTANT LINKS:  For a...

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)! Fr...

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...

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?  REMINDER:  Tickets for HOMECOMING go on sale for Mile Marker Members on April 1st and the general public on April 15th....

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." Plus, we've got ticket release dates for HOMECOMING and you're going to want to mark your calendars!  IMPORTANT LINKS: ...

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.    IMPORTANT LINKS:  For all the links to t...

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...

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 IMPORTANT LINKS:...

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.    IMPORTANT LINKS:  For all the links to today's episode visit https://RVMiles.com/308 B...

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.  IMPORTANT LINKS:  For all the links to today's episode visit https://RVMiles.com/307 Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member at https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers Sign up for our weekly...

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 IMPORTANT LINKS:  For all the links t...

In this episode, we share our thoughts after visiting the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa on all the new models and floorplans. Spoiler alert: this wasn't a huge year for innovation.   IMPORTANT LINKS:  For all the links to today's episode visit https://RVMiles.com/305 Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member at https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers Sign up for our weekly Road Signs newsletter: https://rvmil...

In part 2 of our 3-part Denali series, we're covering some of our favorite parts of this wonderful park: our Discovery hikes in the backcountry, and the Teklanika River Campground. Plus, we get out the crystal ball and talk about it about what the Florida RV SuperShow and 2024, in general, will hold for RV manufacturing.  IMPORTANT LINKS:  For all the links to today's episode visit https://RVMiles...

In this episode, we begin a 2-part discussion on our visit to Denali National Park & Preserve. Find out about the sled dogs, moose, grizzleys, where to camp, and more. Plus, we debate outdoor TVs on RVs and whether or not they're a fun feature or a campground nuisance. In fresh tank / black tank, Pierce Brosnan has been fined for going off trail at Yellowstone, Ford has been caught fudging num...

In this episode, we're sharing some hopes about the future of the now trillion-dollar outdoor recreation industry, the RV industry, and more. Plus, the Cybertruck range extender underwhelms, and perhaps the worst national park idea we've ever heard of.  IMPORTANT LINKS:  For all the links to today's episode visit https://RVMiles.com/302 Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member at https://rvmiles.com/...