RV Miles Podcast

This week, Coleman-Mach has announced a new variable-speed RV air conditioner, Suburban and AquaHot have new RV heaters, Ford recalls hundreds of thousands of Super Duty trucks and becomes the recall leader, and new special edition packages from  @Leisurevans  and  @CoachmenRVs   

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In this week's episode, we chat about the reliability of an RV quality survey conducted by dealers and share essential tips for winterizing your RV batteries. Plus, the progress we've been making in the studio and more!

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In this episode, we discuss the latest RV sales data showing a particular decline in more expensive units. We look at the RV Dealers Association's Quality Circle Awards, a fire has broken out at the Black Rock Campground at Joshua Tree National Park, trends in national gas prices, and more.

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In this week's episode, we dive into the ongoing Newmar VIN fiasco and explore the emerging road technologies making travel safer and more efficient. We also highlight a hidden gem in eastern Iowa—Maquoketa Caves State Park, and the unique Codfish Hollow Barnstormers music venue.

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In this episode, navigating the moving target of public land closures during the shutdown at National Parks, Forests, and other federal recreation sites. Plus new RVs from Forest River and  @EmberRecreationalVehicles  and more. 

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Join Jason and Abby live from their annual homecoming event in Amana, Iowa. In this special Q&A session, they cover everything from their dreams of owning land in New Mexico to behind-the-scenes insights into producing their content, the scariest roads they've driven, and their favorite hidden gem campgrounds. 

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In this episode, an impending federal government shutdown could impact your travel plans to National Parks and federal recreation sites. Axiom's new RVs, including the Vendetta Toy Hauler and the Imperium Fifth Wheel, offer unique design elements and steel structures. Details on Newcamp's new Haven travel trailers, the development of a massive RV park in Texas, and a significant recall of Ford trucks. Lastly, the controversial VIN number issue affecting a Canadian couple's Newmar motorhome import into the US.

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This week, Coachmen RV reveals its first electric Class B motorhome, the RVEX, aimed at being affordable and sustainable. Thor Industries introduced the Embark, an electric Class A motorhome, featuring a gasoline range extender for extended trips. We also cover new product lines from Venture RV and East to West RV, and discuss the potential acquisition of Lazydays by Campers Inn RV. And I touch on recent gas price surges in the Pacific Northwest. 

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In this episode of the RV Miles Podcast, we're diving into essential fall RV maintenance tips to keep your rig in tip-top shape as the cooler weather rolls in. From heating system checks and AC maintenance to roof inspections and solar panel cleaning, we're covering it all to ensure your RV is ready for fall camping. We also discuss RV industry trends based on attendance at the Hershey RV Show, the importance of sanitizing your water system, and much more.

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From "America's Largest RV Show," AKA the Hershey RV Show, I'm rounding up some new RV debuts, plus a new law in Wisconsin will drop personal property tax on RVs if passed, a big milestone for RV Life, and more. 

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The podcast episode covering Hershey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpJfge3mMIk

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