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This week, a deadly heat warning from Grand Canyon National Park after multiple hikers died in extreme summer temperatures, a New Jersey RV park fire that destroyed several rigs, and flash flooding that trapped campers at a Gulfport RV resort.
We’ll also look at @OutdoorsyRV 's rebrand as The Ride Platform, a new class action lawsuit involving Ram ProMaster vans used in many camper van and Class B RV builds, a new SuperSteer sway bar upgrade for Sprinter-based motorhomes, and AAA’s latest Independence Day travel forecast.
Plus, we end with a campground rescue story involving a camper, a pair of sunglasses, and a pit toilet — and yes, it’s exactly as bad as it sounds.
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In this RV Miles mini episode (415), Jason and Abby share a special trip report from Redwood National and State Parks in Northern California, based on Abby’s weeklong May vacation with longtime friends Jenny and Grant. Abby recaps hikes and highlights, including Fern Canyon, Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Trillium Falls, Big Tree Wayside, Stout Grove, Grove of Titans, and the Newton B. Drury Scenic Drive, plus RV access cautions for narrow roads and small parking. She also recommends stops like SeaQuake Brewing, Hey Juan, McIntosh Farm Country Store, and the Sequoia Park Zoo’s Redwood Sky Walk.
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00:00 Intro02:49 Why Abby Went Solo05:25 Airbnb Coastal Stay08:44 Park Basics13:53 Sponsor Break15:27 Fern Canyon24:44 Lady Bird Grove Climb25:31 Trillium Falls Payoff26:34 Big Tree, Stout Grove, and Grove of Titans30:43 Sponsor Break32:28 Food Stops And Breweries39:05 Botanical Garden And Zoo42:24 Relaxing At The Beach House43:27 Episode Wrap Up
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In this episode, new developments in the Battle Born/Dragonfly Energy lawsuit against YouTuber Will Prowse, including an allegation that battery specs were changed online shortly before the lawsuit. We share the sad news of the end of Parkography (formerly America’s National Parks) podcast after an eight-year run. We share our decision to book a seasonal site for this summer, and in Fresh/Black Tank, we cover a Keystone Montana hitch labeling issue, criticize predatory “buy an RV because you can’t afford a house” marketing, and more.
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00:00 Blue Ox Sponsor00:31 Episode Intro01:30 Mini Episodes Schedule02:27 Battle Born Lawsuit26:58 Sponsor Break28:40 Ending Parkography38:01 Sponsor Break38:44 Seasonal Site Summer Plan46:25 Tank Check47:01 Hitch Safety Mixup01:05:39 Leaf Blower01:08:18 Predatory RV Marketing Rant01:16:17 Grand Canyon Gift Shop Context01:24:50 Wrap Up
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The RV industry continues to face headwinds as sales decline, manufacturers cut production schedules, and dealers warn that the business may be undergoing a fundamental shift. This week we break down a major Reuters report from Elkhart, where manufacturers, dealers, and economists discuss what's really happening in the RV market.
Plus:
• RV shipments fall again as the industry lowers expectations for 2026• Will fuel prices finally come down after the Strait of Hormuz reopens?• Grand Design launches a new lightweight, entry-level travel trailer• New Starlink hardware appears to be on the way• Starlink begins charging rental fees for new customers
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A major RV industry CEO is stepping down in a surprising shakeup. Battle Born Batteries is taking one of YouTube's biggest solar influencers to court. Ram has a new package on its ProMaster chassis aimed at van lifers, and there may be a new rugged battery-powered Starlink dish on the way. Plus, the Forest Service has killed 30 different mobile apps, launching one new all-encompassing platform to replace them, though it's missing one big feature.
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00:00 Introduction00:48 Lippert CEO Steps Down02:33 Sponsor Message03:09 Battle Born Lawsuit08:34 RAM ProMaster Vanlife Package09:54 New Forest Service App10:52 Battery-Powered Starlink Rumors12:22 Fuel Price Update12:52 Closing
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This week, join us as we get caught up on two major news stories from the week- a major change in leadership at Lippert and a lawsuit involving Battle Born Batteries and Will Prowse. Plus, we wrap up our 4-day trip in the Noovo Plus with a stop at the Grand Canyon, Mather Campground, and a peaceful boondocking spot off of historic Route 66. Finally, our fresh tank/black tank segments touch on concert season, Mountain Gazette Magazine, and a heartbreaking insurance reminder, and YouTube content creators just can't stop attacking their own.
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00:00 Intro01:21 Lippert CEO Shakeup04:10 Battle Born Lawsuit24:23 Sponsor Break26:35 Grand Canyon Fuel Scare31:40 Mather Campground Stay36:00 Why Grand Canyon Rules37:36 Grand Canyon Village Walk38:27 Kolb Studio Time Capsule41:48 Gift Shop Takeover45:08 Bright Angel Lodge History50:05 Route 66 Boondocking Night51:53 Mayfly Screen Invasion54:29 Van Life With Noovo56:56 Fresh Tank / Black Tank57:39 Insurance Reality Check01:00:17 Mountain Gazette Magazine01:04:18 YouTube Drama Cycle01:09:35 Jimmy Eat World01:12:55 Homecoming And Farewell
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This week: a major suspension recall affects more than 11,000 RVs, fuel prices finally give travelers a little relief, Cummins unveils a gasoline engine that thinks it's a diesel, and the RV industry's outlook just got a little more pessimistic. Plus, a popular Zion National Park campground is back open after renovations, and more.
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In episode 412 of the RV Miles podcast, we continue our @noovovans road trip across northern Arizona via scenic Route 89A, sharing why the overlooked drive offers great stops beyond the Grand Canyon. We take an unplanned visit to Pipe Spring National Monument, drive through Kaibab National Forest, past Vermilion Cliffs, and stop at Marble Canyon’s Navajo Bridge near Lee’s Ferry,
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00:00 Intro01:00 Live Stream Invite03:47 Route 89A Overview06:39 Pipe Spring Detour16:51 Sponsor Break18:15 Kaibab Forest Drive20:27 Marble Canyon and Navajo Bridge24:54 Wrong Turn Low Fuel30:36 Sponsor Tank Check31:12 Black Tank Diesel Disaster36:50 Lincoln Memorial Undercroft39:28 Travel Health PSA41:56 Uncrustables Hiking Fuel47:30 Homecoming Updates48:55 Final Sign Off
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The RV industry is sending some warning signs right now. Dealers are openly talking about a “structural change” in the RV business as sales continue slowing, RV shipments fall again, and affordability becomes a growing concern for buyers. This week we break down what some of the biggest dealership groups in America are saying about the future of RVing — and why used RV sales are suddenly outperforming new ones.
We also cover:• New RV solar safety rules coming in 2026• Sun Communities selling off its UK campground business• Major upgrades to Campground Views and Campendium
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Jason and Abby share favorite spots and practical tips for visiting Zion National Park, critique “only truth” RV creator rhetoric and a new Lippert ad, and more.
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00:00 Sponsor Blue Ox00:31 Episode Preview02:12 Travel And RV Repairs06:17 Sponsor Break07:51 Why Zion Matters11:34 Angels Landing And Narrows14:53 Watchman Campground Basics17:19 Booking And Parking Strategy20:57 Springdale Showers And Food26:40 South Campground Changes27:58 Van Arrival And Dump Station30:52 Sponsor Break31:33 Emerald Pools40:54 Core Memories and Tears46:21 Shuttle Timing and Evening Tips47:35 Zion Tunnel Rules Explained51:39 East Entrance Scenic Drive53:15 Tank Check53:50 Creator Truth Talk01:06:22 Fresh Take RV Screen Fix01:08:10 Lippert Ad Rant01:19:51 Mando and Farewell
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Vermont is proposing rules to allow dynamic pricing in state parks, with fees, minimum stays, and maximum stays adjusted by demand; Ford’s 2027 Super Duty drops the 6.8L gas V8 and the standard-output 6.7L diesel. GM is reportedly ending Silverado medium-duty trucks, and a Duramax diesel availability squeeze may come later this year. Grand Design adds a three-season wall option for Momentum toy hauler patios. Starlink raises prices on Roam plans and doubles standby mode to $10, and an Arkansas RV park fire allegedly started when a man tried burning snakes, destroying multiple RVs.
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00:00 Welcome and Updates00:26 Vermont Dynamic Campsite Pricing01:55 Truck News Ford and GM04:25 Sponsor Wholesale Warranties05:20 Grand Design Patio Wall Upgrade05:54 Starlink Price Hikes06:50 Snake Fire RV Park Disaster08:20 Fire Safety Takeaways09:11 Closing and Sign Off
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This week, Jason is in Flagstaff at Overland Expo West, and he shares with Abby his thoughts on how the show is actually really great for RVers. Maybe even better than traditional RV shows. Plus Starlink is raising prices again, big truck changes at Ford and Chevy, and more.
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00:00 Sponsor Blue Ox00:31 Episode Setup Overlanding vs RVing01:17 Remote Recording Travel Shuffle03:37 Chevy Medium Duty Exit05:31 Ford Super Duty Changes10:42 Diesel vs Gas Debate12:10 Sponsor Break13:43 Overland Expo Show Overview16:36 Adventure Trucks and Rooftop Tents18:54 Camping Experience at Expo20:56 Rugged RVs and Affordable Off-Road26:24 Sponsor Break27:07 Vendor Curation and Big Brands30:27 Gear Beyond RV Shows33:46 RVers And Overland Crossover45:23 Tank Check46:12 Starlink Price Hikes47:21 Cliq Compact Camp Chair48:52 Streaming Sports Paywalls53:32 Water Bottle Park Souvenir56:07 Wrap Up And Community
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This week, we recap our four-day trip in a @noovovans Plus Class B camper van, and discuss the trade-offs of small spaces versus easier setup and mobility. Is a van in our future? We also discuss clickbait coverage of a camp host tragedy and a new Starlink cross-border verification requirement.
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00:00 Intro01:13 Trip Setup Overview02:31 Why Noovo Plus06:13 Layout Walkthrough08:30 Lounge Bed Versatility11:52 Ride Quality Notes14:45 Sponsor Break16:27 Systems Tour19:19 Windows, Tanks, Toilet21:19 Kitchen Power Setup23:45 Little Design Details30:29 Quibbles42:04 Sponsor42:44 Small Space Organization47:42 Minimalism Versus Convenience49:30 Future Travel Plans52:37 Van Costs Explained54:29 Why Van Life Works01:00:33 Liquified Giveaway And Sale01:01:44 Starlink Passport Hassle01:07:26 Camping History Book Pick01:09:37 Clickbait Tragedy Coverage01:19:35 Audiobook Recommendation01:23:50 Final Wrap And Homecoming
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A mass shooting at Scissortail Campground near Arcadia Lake, Oklahoma that left one dead and 22 injured, a Florida murder-suicide involving campground hosts found dead in an RV at Ocean Pond Campground, health experts warn of sharply rising tick activity and the northward, longer-season spread of vibrio “flesh-eating” bacteria in warming coastal waters. Lippert (LCI) and Patrick Industries end merger talks, while a House bill is introduced that could make interest on qualifying RV loans tax-deductible. Winnebago unveils the Ram 5500-based Arca off-grid expedition vehicle, and Starlink rolls out international travel registration requiring passport and identity uploads for cross-border use.
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00:00 Headlines Preview00:41 Oklahoma Campground Shooting02:39 Florida RV Murder Suicide04:23 Ticks and Vibrio Warnings06:52 Sponsor Message07:57 RV Industry Merger Ends08:43 Tax Deductible RV Loans09:13 Winnebago Arca Debut11:01 Starlink Travel Registration13:22 Gas Tax and Travel Forecast15:28 Wrap Up and Rally Invite
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From Zion National Park after our first night in a Noovo Plus camper van, we discuss the termination of merger talks between Patrick Industries and Lippert Components, we interview with Paul from Noovo Vans, covering the company’s Skoolie origin as “My Bus Hotel,” its pivot during COVID into manufacturing, its production process and quality control approach, listening to owner feedback, and its simplified model/option strategy and pricing philosophy.
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00:00 Intro02:52 Merger Deal Falls Apart10:41 Sponsor Break12:15 Why We Like Noovo14:24 Noovo Origin Story18:41 Production And Quality Control20:52 Models And Customer Feedback23:16 Pricing And Standard Features24:49 Trip Plans26:04 Battery Power Reality27:27 Tank Check27:49 Dog Waste Trail Rant33:42 Cassette Toilet First Dump34:24 AI Ad Gone Wrong39:30 King Charles Park Visit42:12 Podcast Wrap
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Jason reports from Noovo's Las Vegas open house, covering Winnebago’s teaser of a new motorhome called the Arka, likely a rugged Ram chassis-cab “adventure truck,” he updates ongoing merger talks between RV suppliers Lippert Components and Patrick Industries, Camping World reports fewer RVs sold but higher average new-RV selling prices. Fuel prices surge, with national averages at $4.44 gas and $5.64 diesel. Grand Canyon Rangers seek information in the disappearance of 26-year-old Sandarsh Krishna, while the park eases some water restrictions. and more.
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00:00 Intro00:40 Winnebago Arca Teaser02:22 RV Mattress Sponsor03:13 Lippert Patrick Merger Talk05:10 Dealer Inventory and Prices06:28 Fuel Prices Surge06:56 Grand Canyon Missing Person08:04 Grand Canyon Water Updates08:49 Dog Waste Trail Cleanup09:41 Wrap Up
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Jason covers a busy week in RV and camping news as Washington’s Department of Natural Resources will fully close four campgrounds for the 2026 season and reduce services elsewhere; California proposes three new state parks in the Central Valley; An update on the potential Lippert (LCI) and Patrick Industries merger includes a letter from Senator Mike Lee seeking details due to antitrust concerns; RV shipments fell in March, and more.
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00:00 Intro00:28 Washington Campground Cuts01:41 California Park Expansion02:46 Alabama Gulf RV Resort03:47 Sponsor Etrailer04:33 Merger Antitrust Scrutiny08:28 RV Shipments Slide09:26 Airstream Parts Policy10:08 Airstream F1 Track Tow10:32 Grand Design Roof Upgrade11:18 Fantasy Raises Money12:09 Outro
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Jason and Abby answer a listener question about affordable travel-day lunches before discussing common RV purchases new RVers don’t need to buy immediately: RV-specific toilet paper, pricey hiking boots/outdoor clothing, tent-camping gadgets, camping memberships, and more. Plus, one state is getting 3 new state parks, while another is shuttering state park campgrounds to keep their system afloat.
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Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE00:00 Intro and New Set03:58 Travel Day Eats17:37 etrailer Sponsor Break18:24 Things You Don't Need19:57 Skip RV Toilet Paper22:21 Hiking Gear Reality Check25:46 Tent Gadget Traps30:08 Camping Memberships Worth It33:18 Solar Power Wait37:38 Washer/Dryer Debate41:51 Leveling Gear You Can Skip45:54 Tools Without Overpacking49:30 Parks Funding Wins and Losses52:48 Prom Plans and RV Repairs59:19 Project Hail Mary Movie Review01:05:08 Homecoming Tickets and Farewell
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Lippert Components and Patrick Industries are in talks about a potential merger that could reshape RV manufacturing. The Bureau of Land Management is moving toward banning dispersed camping across nearly 14,000 acres near Zion National Park, replacing much of it with two proposed campgrounds totaling 230 sites. Ford recalls about 1.4 million 2015–2017 F-150s for a transmission range sensor issue and RAM recalls 65,000 2025–2026 pickups for an instrument panel software error. Fuel prices dipped amid Middle East developments, and several states announced gas tax holidays, while the EPA is issuing another E15 summer waiver. An Arkansas RV lot arson investigation, Blu Tech's new Waterstop leak shutoff system, and KOA's 2026 camping report showing shifting demographics and glamping growth.
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00:00 Headlines and Intro00:25 New Studio Update01:06 Lippert Patrick Merger Talk03:28 Zion Area Dispersed Ban05:43 Sponsor RV Mattress06:34 Ford and Ram Recalls08:18 Fuel Prices and E1510:26 Arkansas RV Lot Arson11:19 WaterStop Leak Device12:36 KOA Camping Report13:20 Podcast and Community Wrap
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In this episode of the RV Miles Podcast, Jason and Abby discuss severe spring storms and the importance of weather awareness for RVers, especially around tornadoes and high winds. They break down reports that major RV component manufacturers Lippert Components and Patrick Industries are in talks for a merger, and how that could further consolidate the supply chain and reduce competition across RV construction and delivery. They also review KOA’s 2026 camping report, highlighting declines in frequent camping, Gen Z participation, and camping families with kids, alongside increasing costs and shifting demographics.
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00:00 Intro01:18 Spring Storm Safety06:22 Merger Talks17:21 KOA Report19:12 Camping Participation Trends21:10 Younger Campers Decline27:49 Families Priced Out31:15 Diversity and Affordability34:34 Pricing Pushback35:56 Solo Travel Surge36:35 Camping Community Third Place37:46 Disconnecting From Work41:02 Glamping Takes Over45:37 RV Households Drop52:37 Speed Camera Ticket Story55:35 Water Stop Leak Tech58:32 3D Printer Family Debate01:04:44 Freezer Cookie Dough01:06:40 Wrap Up
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