In this episode of the RV Miles podcast, Jason and Abby share the story of how they ended up purchasing a new truck while being 1,000 miles away from home. They also talk about their visits to unique travel stops, upcoming RV rallies, and their thoughts on the latest changes to the FMCA RV club. IMPORTANT LINKS: For all the links to today's episode…

If camping was supposed to be simple, and we're supposed to reset from all the hustle and bustle... what's going on with all the gadgets, gear, and trinkets we've amassed for travel? Is it all running away with us? Are we able to get the rest we are chasing?By RV Small Talk

This week, we welcome all of YouTube to our DETOUR episodes, the bonus episode we do each week for our Mile Marker members. Welcome! https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers Join us as we discuss state park camping and the preference being given to residents. Will this help? Is this a bad economic decision? Let us know what you think, and if you like this m…

In this episode of RV Miles, Jason and Abby share more of the 10th anniversary North American camping report by KOA, giving insights into the demographics of the modern camper. They share highlights from their recent trip to the Outer Banks, including visits to Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Wright Brothers National Monument. Read the KOA …

One of our best episodes is about the ways RVs are constructed. If you're in the market for a trailer, it is great to know how they're put together and what you can expect from an owner's experience. We'll tell you!By RV Small Talk

A grainy image and useless footage when you need clarity the most are the biggest complaints for rearview and backup camera owners. Brand Motion is upping the equipment game for RV owners, so you get the images and features that make life easier and safer. Let's talk about what Brand Motion Cameras are doing!…

In this episode, we talk with Randy and Caly Behymer of RV Destinations Magazine about RVers' favorite places to travel to and some hidden gems. We answer a common question from the RV Miles Facebook group about when to replace RV tires, and share our experiences at Savannah Lakes RV Resort, and more. IMPORTANT LINKS: For all the links to today's e…

In this episode, we journey to Charlottesville, Virginia for some food, wineries, and adventure at Monticello, the University of Virginia, and more. Plus, are National Parks really that hard to get into? A new website for finding Amazon lockers, changes to requirements for taking dogs across the US border, and more. Tickets for HOMECOMING are now o…

You know what your tow capacity is and you know you want a bathroom in your trailer. Are there any quality options out there for you? Are they worthy of your hard-earned dollar? Will you, your loved ones, and your stuff fit? Let's look at camping trailers under 3,500 lbs. that include bathroom facilities!…

In this episode, our friends at The Dyrt list the toughest-to-book public campgrounds in America and provide a fistful of geography knowledge you didn't know you needed to know. The Dyrt article on tough-to-book camprounds: https://thedyrt.com/press/the-dyrt-reveals-the-top-10-hardest-to-book-campgrounds-in-the-u-s/ The geography facts article: htt…

As RV battery and RV solar technology continue to develop, it's always good to get experts in the studio to help us, as normal users, grasp the ins and outs of the gadgets and gizmos we're putting in our RVs. So, we have product and implementation gurus from Renogy joining us this week for a good discussion on the tech and the products that are cur…

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/ Th…

28 years ago, PJ and Richard purchased a small local RV manufacturing business named Princess Craft. Since that time, the business has thrived and expanded, and family has always been in the mix. Today, PJ talks with Lindsay and Sue Ann about what it's like to work together at Princess Craft as a family and as co-workers.…

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! Tic…

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 Mar…

The urge to get out there and explore the world is common to many of us, but it's always worthwhile to expand our thoughts on how we travel to break out of a rut... or to get into one. We brought in Chris Devereaux, an integral part of the Texas Overland community, to talk about this way, or lifestyle, that so many people have gravitated to. The id…

Interested in a camper that doesn't have a bathroom? It's usually a clear yes or no when considering an RV purchase. People quickly, almost without thinking, give a clear response to the question, "are you looking for something with a bathroom? But, there are lots of options out there that are sold every year with the "feature" of being designed wi…

Fully electric RVs are already on the scene, and we're all for the developing technologies that make it possible. But, you don't simply camp and travel the same way with an all-electric rig as you have been with standard electric and propane equipment that we're all used to. This week, we explore how you have to know and think about things just a b…

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/homec…

RV shoppers are on the hunt for the best deal more than ever in 2024. They won't be deterred from finding a camper that will work for them, but they will search and apply pressure for the very best deal they can get on a model that fits their needs. So, where are the value deals? Are the best prospects in the new or used RV markets?…

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 a…

In his episode, PJ and Clint discuss the current RV industry landscape in the first half of 2024. Also, they discuss the directions they think and hope manufacturers will go with product development.By RV Small Talk

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…

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 surp…

To many in the RVing world, Truck Campers are the most confounding segment of the RV market. The questions are many, and all too often dismissive answers like "you wouldn't understand" or "you either get it or you don't" are where conversations leave off. That doesn't have to be the case! Let's pull the veil back and get a clear view of what makes …

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 a…

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: ht…

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 to…

If you're looking to dip your toes into the Texas camping scene, and maybe start a life-long love for all of Texas's scenic varieties, we have an episode for you! We're going to give you a fantastic list of parks to help you see a wide range of what Texas has to offer.By RV Small Talk

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:…

Adventurers and travelers have been looking to the stars for a very long time to guide their travels. We've gotten away from astral navigation in modern times, but the sky still provides so many reasons to go here, there, and everywhere. In this episode, PJ, Lindsay, and Clint explore different types of celestial events that are worth traveling to …

Meet a need, even if it's one people didn't know they had... and meet that need in a great location, location, location! That seems to be the recipe for the RVdillo, a growing destination trailer rental business in one of the sweetest spots in Central Texas. PJ and Lindsay from the RV Small Talk Podcast wanted to know more about the RVdillo team an…

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…

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 …

RV Shows are super exciting, but boy, can they take a lot of planning and energy to pull off! In this episode, PJ and Lindsay interview Jennifer and Leslie, who together make sure the Austin RV Expo happens every year, and they give us some stories and insight into what it takes to make a great RV show happen!…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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_J9m…

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/a…

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 t…

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:/…

How does an innovative RV manufacturer continue to bring fresh products to the market? What inspires new directions, designs, and feature sets? Well, we tapped Keith at inTech RV for a conversation about just that!By RV Small Talk

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-hikin…

What's going to add that perfect amount of flavor and motivation to your springtime RV trips? Do you need a boost? Do you need to heighten the plans a little? We have some activities in mind, and we've included the healthy reasons why we should give all of these ideas a try!By RV Small Talk

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 …

We took the show on the road, and we ran into Phil Ingrassia, the president of the RVDA! PJ and Phil talk about what lessons have been learned in the past tumultuous years for both the RV industry and RV consumers.By RV Small Talk

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 th…

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…

What's the latest in technology for powering your RV off-grid? We met up with Go Power at the 2023 RVDA Expo and learned a bit about what's available and what people might need to achieve the camping setups they're hoping for.By RV Small Talk