Fall camping is one of the best times of the year to hit the road—cooler temps, beautiful colors, and fewer crowds. But it also comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode of the RV Miles Podcast, Jason and Abby share the biggest fall camping mistakes they’ve made over the years (so you don’t have to). From campgrounds that unexpectedly shut down, to weather swings that can catch you off guard, to hidden costs when amenities close for the season—we cover it all. Whether you’re a seasoned RVer or just extending your season past summer, these tips will help you enjoy a safe, comfortable, and stress-free autumn camping trip.

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In this episode, an investigation highlights the RV industry's massive use of tropical wood, contributing to deforestation in Southeast Asia, a fake stabbing incident involving a Colorado State Park ranger, charges against a Michigan woman embezzling from General RV Center, and more

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In this episode of RV Miles, we explore the growing popularity of griddles in the RV world over the past five years. We discuss our personal history and experiences with different griddles, and offer some great tips from barbecue expert Steven Raichlen. Jason shares his recent visit to the Weber Grill headquarters, where he tested their new "Slate" griddles and cooked some delicious recipes from Steven's new book, 'Project Griddle.' 

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On this episode, a lawsuit against a Texas Hill Country RV resort over negligence from early July's flooding, updated regulations for diesel engines, SpaceX changes its Starlink plan pricing, RV sales see a slight rebound, and  @KeystoneRVCompany  introduces a new rugged travel trailer. 

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This week, our August mini-episodes continue as we pick our ultimate "team" of travel years. We're drafting each year of our RV life on the road, reminiscing about great times, and seeing who has the better picks!

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This week, our August mini-episodes continue as Jason recaps his time in Charlottesville, VA. From rough roads to unending rain to a National Park disappointment,  Jason shares it all, including the joy of seeing our oldest pursue his dreams at Lighthouse Film Studios. 

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In today's episode, we cover Oregon State Parks' new  fees due to budget shortfalls, Dragonfly Energy's non-flammable solid-state battery technology, and Starlink's recent outage and new feature to combat spotty service. We also report on the US Geological Survey's new topographic maps, the stability of fuel prices, and Camping World's latest earnings. We look into a federal fraud lawsuit related to the American Heartland theme park in Oklahoma and the arrest of a man accused of stealing Smokey Bear signs.

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This week, we kick off the first of our August mini-episodes with a discussion about the most annoying campground guest - mosquitoes! We share the tricks and 10+ products we've used over the years. Plus, did you know there is a color that is supposed to discourage these pests from feasting on you? 

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In this episode, we wrap up our eight-week spring trip at Badlands National Park, South Dakota. We'll also cover our visits to the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site and the iconic Wall Drug. We'll share our experiences, insights, and some forthcoming changes to our podcast schedule for August. 

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In this episode,  @axiom-rv  has released photos of its debut "Vendetta" toy hauler, Oregon State Parks are thinking outside the box to avoid closing parks in 2027, Black Canyon of the Gunnison's campground has been destroyed in the south rim fire, new images of the Grand Canyon Dragon Bravo fire, and more. 

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