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A competing offer to buy Lippert has added a new wrinkle to its planned merger with Patrick Industries. Monomoy Capital Partners offered $101 per share in cash, but Lippert’s board rejected the proposal. We explain why that offer could still influence the upcoming shareholder vote, and what the two possible paths would mean for ownership of one of the RV industry’s biggest suppliers.

Coming to you from Las Vegas as the automotive industry prepares for the SEMA Show, this week’s RV and camping news also includes:
- A DREO space-heater recall involving fire and burn hazards
- GM’s $220 million multistate settlement over drivers’ personal data
- Sun Communities’ preliminary 2027 annual RV site rate increases
- New camping permits coming to Missouri Department of Conservation areas
- Dometic’s new 60K Essential tankless water heater
- Lectric’s updated XP Lite3 folding e-bike
- The latest national gasoline and diesel prices

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00:00 Headlines From Vegas
00:46 Lippert Buyout Twist
03:20 Sponsor RV Mattress Deal
04:04 GM Data Privacy Settlement
05:32 Sun Communities Rate Outlook
06:12 Missouri Camping Permit Changes
07:12 DREO Heater Recall Warning
08:04 Dometic Tankless Heater
08:41 Support RV Miles
09:02 Lectric XP Lite Update
09:56 Fuel Prices Check-In
10:27 Wrap Up And Goodbye

Should you sell your house when you’re RVing full-time, or keep it just in case? This week, we answer a question from RVers who love life on the road but aren’t sure what to do with the home they left behind. We discuss the emotional side of selling, the costs and responsibilities of renting it out, and why keeping a house doesn’t necessarily give you an immediate place to return to.

Plus, a new buyout bid for Lippert adds another wrinkle to its planned merger with Patrick Industries. We discuss what it could mean for competition among RV suppliers.

Then, Mountain Gazette owner and editor Mike Rogge joins Jason for a conversation about independent outdoor media, paying writers and artists, and making room for stories beyond gear reviews and sponsored trips. We talk about reviving the oversized print magazine and its anthology, Print Ain’t Dead, which celebrates 60 years of outdoor storytelling.

Also this week: winterizing the RV, our 18th anniversary, and Abby’s new favorite travel toiletry bag.

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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Full-Time RVing: Should You Sell Your House?
14:00 Show Updates & the Mile Marker Community
18:00 Black Tank: A Very Unusual License Plate
23:00 The Daylight Saving Time Debate
24:00 A New Twist in the Lippert–Patrick Merger
33:00 Winterizing the RV & Upcoming Travels
37:00 Our 18th Anniversary
38:00 Abby’s Favorite Travel Toiletry Bag
43:00 Meet Mike Rogge of Mountain Gazette
46:00 Bringing Mountain Gazette Back to Life
53:00 Building a Magazine Around Its Readers
57:00 The Value of Print & Independent Publishing
1:03:00 Outdoor Stories Beyond Gear Reviews
1:07:00 Print Ain’t Dead: 60 Years of Outdoor Storytelling
1:13:00 Final Thoughts & Supporting RV Miles

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Yellowstone National Park is receiving a record $105 million private donation, with a potential new visitor center at Norris Geyser Basin among the projects being discussed. But who's behind the donation, and what will the money be used for?

At Denali National Park, a new vehicle regulation comes as the park prepares to restore bus access beyond the Pretty Rocks landslide in 2027. Meanwhile, Death Valley is beginning a $69.5 million overhaul of its aging water systems, and several Grand Canyon trails have reopened following flood damage — although major closures remain.

We're also following two significant developments at the U.S. Forest Service: a federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of the agency's reorganization, while a separate new rule will shorten the time available for public comments and objections on national forest projects.

Plus, Glacier National Park confirms its first cases of white-nose syndrome in bats, the Blue Ridge Parkway continues recovering from Hurricane Helene, Tennessee dedicates a new state park along the Buffalo River, and Chiricahua officially becomes America's 64th national park.

STORIES & SOURCES

Yellowstone's $105 Million Donation
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/26025.htm

Denali Park Road Rules and Pretty Rocks Bridge
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-16/html/2026-21222.htm

Death Valley Water Infrastructure Project
https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/dvnp-begins-critical-water-and-wastewater-system-modernization-project.htm

Grand Canyon Trail Reopenings
https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/select-inner-canyon-trails-reopen-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm

Forest Service Reorganization — Court Order
https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/107-order-granting-705-stay.pdf

Forest Service Public Comment Rule
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-13/html/2026-20890.htm

White-Nose Syndrome at Glacier
https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-detected-in-bats-in-glacier-national-park.htm

Blue Ridge Parkway Recovery and Closures
https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm

Buffalo River State Park
https://www.tn.gov/environment/news/2026/10/26/tn-dedicates-buffalo-river-sp.html

Chiricahua Becomes a National Park
https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-becomes-america-s-newest-national-park.htm

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The RV industry's recovery has been pushed back AGAIN, with the latest forecast predicting continued declines through the first half of 2027. Meanwhile, Winnebago says there may simply be too many RV dealerships for today's market, even as the company manages to increase profits despite falling sales.

Plus, massive flooding across the Southwest has damaged RV parks, washed out highways, and affected several national parks. In Colorado, a dramatic helicopter rescue saved two people and five pets trapped inside an RV swept into a river.

Also in this week's RV and Camping News Roundup: Ford recalls more than 102,000 trucks over faulty speedometers, Roadmaster expands a major tow bar recall affecting nearly 25,000 units, Illinois announces a 40% increase in state park camping fees, and both gas and diesel prices have retreated from recent highs.

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00:00 Headlines and Intro
00:45 Four Corners Flooding
01:57 Rescue and Road Closures
03:00 National Parks Flood Impacts
04:16 Sponsor eTrailer
05:02 RV Market Forecast Drops
07:43 Winnebago Strategy Shift
10:46 Ford Speedometer Recall
11:38 Roadmaster Tow Bar Recall
13:08 Illinois Camping Fees Rise
14:43 Fuel Price Update
15:29 Wrap Up

Jason and Abby recap a "Road Tested" trip through California wine country in the all-electric Pebble Flow travel trailer, using Harvest Hosts stops near Glen Ellen, Ukiah (Nelson Family Vineyard), and Redwood Valley (Testa Vineyards). Standout Pebble features include iPad-controlled maneuvering, Magic Hitch auto-coupling, exceptional stabilization, privacy glass, and an optional Jackery 2,000W ground-deploy solar system that helped run A/C in 100+ degree heat! A sudden wildfire near Ukiah forces a reroute as Highway 101 closes, leading to a long scenic drive through Napa and an overnight at a crowded Marin-area RV park where the remote parking feature helps again.

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00:00 Sponsor Blue Ox
00:31 Road Tested Returns
02:05 SEMA Vegas Plans
05:10 Why Pebble Flow Now
06:12 What Is Pebble Flow
08:32 Harvest Hosts Strategy
09:56 Airport Pickup Costco Run
16:03 San Francisco Detour
18:18 Sponsor Break
19:53 First Stop Glen Ellen
22:05 Remote Parking Setup
25:07 Stabilization Game Changer
29:28 Murphy Bed Layout Notes
34:11 Morning Tasting Recap
34:59 Wine Bottle Dilemma
35:44 Glen Ellen Bakery Stop
37:28 Towing Assist Test
38:40 Nelson Vineyard Heat
41:30 Jackery Solar Setup
43:05 Smart Glass Shades
48:31 Ukiah Town Day
53:46 Testa Vineyard Tasting
55:31 Wildfire Escape Route
58:49 Magic Hitch Getaway
01:00:43 Detour to Napa
01:02:38 Night at Marin Park
01:03:21 Worst RV Park Lessons
01:05:30 Charging the Pebble
01:06:11 Bakery Stop and Dumping
01:07:20 Triple Macerator Explained
01:10:30 Airport Parking Scramble
01:12:11 Packing Wine Bottles
01:13:00 Pebble Pros and Cons
01:19:07 Wish List Improvements
01:22:06 More Testing and Features
01:24:24 Tank Check Sponsor Break
01:24:58 RV Industry Outlook
01:30:43 Love's RV Services Update
01:32:19 Lego Prices Rant
01:35:28 Spooky Season Audiobook
01:37:38 Events and Farewell

Recorded live at the 4th annual RV Miles Homecoming in Amana, Iowa, Jason and Abby discuss Choice Hotels acquiring Harvest Hosts, and then take audience questions on how RVing has changed since they started, whether they’re considering a smaller rig, and ideas for a future episode on trip-planning apps and AI-assisted planning. They share the origin story of RV Miles from their 2016 move onto the road and how COVID shifted their work into news coverage, answer questions about composites becoming common RV materials, and address confusing rec.gov campsite length limits.

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00:00 Sponsor Blue Ox
00:30 Live From Homecoming
03:41 Harvest Hosts Bought
13:16 Sponsor eTrailer
14:03 Audience Q&A Begins
14:47 How RVing Changed
17:57 Downsizing The Rig
19:10 Trip Planning Apps
23:10 How RV Miles Started
31:45 Composites In RVs
33:29 Rec Gov Site Sizes
37:34 Campground Length Confusion
39:37 Misadventures Make Memories
40:26 Wrong Way in New Mexico
43:14 Fuel Can Hair Disaster
50:13 Favorite Child Joke
51:20 Future of EV Towing
58:09 Tank Check Sponsor Break
58:29 Truck Bed Left Open
01:00:46 RV Automation Breakthrough
01:06:58 Retirement and New Theme
01:08:38 Live Show Farewell

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A massive new luxury fifth wheel from Alliance, revolutionary RV manufacturing technology, and two new truck campers are just a few of the big announcements from this year's RV Industry Open House in Elkhart, Indiana!

We're taking you inside the show to look at Alliance RV's new Aurum fifth wheel, a new printing process from Patrick Industries that could change how RVs are built, new truck campers from Sage RV and Rockwood, and much more.

Plus, Camping World announces more dealership closures, two families who won lawsuits against Lazydays may never collect their judgments, and important recalls affect thousands of Grand Design fifth wheels and Ram ProMaster vans.

IN THIS WEEK'S RV NEWS:

@alliancerv unveils its ultra-luxury Aurum fifth wheel

New Alliance solar packages and a sneak peek at the Model B

Former Newmar president launches Sage RV truck campers

@RockwoodRVs enters the truck camper market

Patrick Industries introduces revolutionary direct-to-panel printing

Dexter introduces the E-Z Flex STS suspension system

Jackery partners with @PebbleRV on a 2,000-watt portable solar package

Camping World announces four dealership closures

Lazydays customers win lawsuits but may never get paid

Grand Design and Ram ProMaster recalls

New Teton Pass RV certification requirements

Ford Power Stroke class-action lawsuit moves forward

Ram truck sales rebound

LINKS

Watch Tony and Peggy's full Rockwood Reserve video at StressLess Camping:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH-eNpCRAII

@stresslesscamping

Special thanks to our friends Tony and Peggy at StressLess Camping for sharing their Rockwood Reserve footage! Be sure to check out their full video.

Denver7 Investigation: Lazydays Customers May Never Get Paid:
https://www.denver7.com/news/investigations/families-won-big-against-lazydays-but-may-never-get-paid

Grand Design Reflection Recall:
https://rvbusiness.com/nhtsa-releases-its-most-recent-installment-of-rv-recalls-143/

Ram ProMaster Power Steering Recall:
https://rvbusiness.com/nhtsa-releases-its-most-recent-installment-of-rv-recalls-144/

Check Your RV or Vehicle for Open Recalls:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

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00:00 Headlines Preview
01:06 Alliance Aurum Debut
04:01 Solar Max Plus
04:40 Alliance Model B
05:14 Warranty Sponsor Break
06:03 New Truck Campers
08:27 Printed Interior Panels
11:40 Dexter Suspension Upgrade
12:59 Jackery Meets Pebble
14:46 Camping World Closures
16:19 Lazydays Lawsuit Fallout
19:07 Major RV Recalls
20:59 Teton Pass Certification
22:23 Truck News Ford Ram
24:02 Wrap Up And Outro

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The National Park Service could be headed for a major restructuring that would change how parks across the country are managed.

In this week’s National Parks and public lands news roundup, we break down the proposed “hub and spoke” management model, what it could mean for smaller park units, and why former park leaders are raising concerns.

Also this week:

• Grand Canyon is still recovering from major flash flooding and damage to the North Kaibab Trail
• Investigators say Yosemite’s Dome Fire was started by an abandoned campfire
• A tour company is suing over the new $100 international visitor fee at major national parks
• Major League Baseball has abandoned its idea of staging a game inside Grand Teton National Park
• Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly is leaving the National Park Service after nearly eight years
• Arches National Park has launched a new shuttle connecting Moab with the park
• Three bears in the Grand Teton/Jackson Hole area were euthanized after becoming conditioned to human food
• Alcatraz Island will temporarily close this fall for major dock repairs

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00:00 Headlines
00:34 Chiricahua Becomes National Park
01:40 NPS Shakeup
04:00 Grand Canyon Flood Recovery
06:05 Sponsor Break
06:56 Yosemite Fire
07:49 International Fee Lawsuit
09:51 MLB Game Nixed
11:51 Subscribe and Share
12:59 Yellowstone Leadership Change
14:16 Arches Shuttle Launch
15:55 Fed Bear Dead Bear
17:33 Alcatraz Closure
18:25 Wrap Up and Thanks

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The RV industry is gathering in Elkhart, Indiana, this week to show dealers the newest RVs for the coming model year — but they're doing it against a pretty rough backdrop.

New RV shipments fell another 16.4% in August and are now down 14.2% for the year. We break down what those numbers actually mean, which RV categories are getting hit hardest, and why this year's Elkhart Open House matters so much for manufacturers.

Also in this week's RV and camping news:

• Campground prices have fallen for the third consecutive month
• Gas prices finally stopped climbing, while diesel dropped slightly
• President Trump is considering restrictions on U.S. diesel exports
• Forest River has launched a new financial-services company, including a home-equity product that could let qualified buyers finance an RV using equity in their house
• Ford has temporarily halted F-150 production at its Dearborn Truck Plant because of a supplier shortage

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This week, we dive into a few RV-industry-focused topics, including the aftermath of this year's big Hershey RV Show, and some new wild info that has surfaced about the pending Lippert-Patrick merger. Plus, someone hase been poisoning trees on the shores of Lake Tahoe with diesel fuel, and why do campgrounds focus on fees instead of discounts?

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The Hershey RV Show wrapped with attendance down about 5%, but dealers and manufacturers reported surprisingly strong sales and a positive mood, with demand shifting more toward towables. Major RV debuts included the Brinkley Model R fifth wheel, the return of DRV Mobile Suites, Forest River’s Lucent and Sommar Class B vans and Coachmen Teleos travel trailer, Pleasure-Way’s first travel trailer (Everbound), Winnebago’s compact Elora/Resa Class C, and the ultra-luxury Cornerstone Series 6 diesel pusher; Liquified RV also rebranded as Prime RV and launched the Gravity sewer hose. GM has announced upgraded 2027 half-ton engines and trailering tech, plus teased an 8.3L Duramax “Mongoose” for HD trucks. The FTC clarified all-in price advertising rules for required dealer fees and discounts, Thor discussed affordability and flat 2027 expectations, and fuel prices continued rising.

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00:00 Hershey Show Highlights
00:42 Sales Mood Check
03:15 Sponsor Message
04:00 Biggest RV Debuts
09:53 Liquified Rebrand
10:32 Mile Markers
11:10 GM Half Ton Upgrades
14:16 Mongoose Duramax Tease
15:31 FTC Pricing Rules
18:07 Thor Affordability Focus
19:37 Fuel Price Surge
20:11 Wrap Up and Thanks

Diesel prices are surging again, and the government’s latest forecast suggests the pain at the pump could continue well into 2027. Plus, THOR Industries is making one of the biggest changes to the way it operates its RV companies in decades, while several manufacturers are making big moves in the high-end fifth-wheel market.

We also take a closer look at the new Brinkley Model R, including its massive independent suspension and the decision to move the air conditioners off the roof. Plus, Ford has recalled more than 223,000 F-150s, Roadmaster has an important Nighthawk tow bar recall, and Wyoming is preparing a new certification requirement for RVs and trailers traveling over Teton Pass.

Let us know what you think about this week’s stories in the comments!

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

⚠️ Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar Recall:
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▶️ Josh the RV Nerd’s full tour of the Brinkley Model R:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44dRR9ZzyvI&t=1s

▶️ The RV Hunter’s full walkthrough of Boundless Recreation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pAwdADKet4&t=3s

THIS WEEK:

⛽ DIESEL PRICES: Diesel has climbed to an average of $6.23 a gallon nationwide, and the latest Energy Information Administration forecast suggests elevated diesel prices could stick around well into 2027.

🏭 THOR RESTRUCTURES AGAIN: THOR Industries is consolidating its North American RV operations under one leadership structure, moving even further away from the decentralized model that has defined the company for decades.

🛠️ BOUNDLESS RECREATION: We have new details about the Boundless Ryde Foundation, including an E-coated chassis, CURT Touring Coil Suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, Michelin tires and a five-year chassis warranty.

🚐 BRINKLEY MODEL R: Brinkley’s new Model R 3710 rides on two massive 10,000-pound MORryde independent suspension units instead of a triple-axle setup. It also eliminates rooftop air conditioners, allowing Brinkley to raise the roof of the RV while keeping the overall height around 13 feet 4 inches. Axiom has already taken a similar approach, and we have some thoughts about the continuing trend toward increasingly enormous fifth wheels.

✨ ALLIANCE AURUM: Alliance RV has finally given a name to its upcoming ground-up luxury fifth-wheel project. The Aurum is scheduled to make its debut in October.

⚠️ F-150 RECALL: Ford is recalling more than 223,000 F-150s because a fuel tank strap may not be properly secured, potentially allowing the tank to leak or even detach.

⚠️ NIGHTHAWK TOW BAR RECALL: Roadmaster has issued a safety recall involving certain Nighthawk tow bars with serial numbers 15000 through 20843. If you own one, check the recall information linked above before towing.

🏔️ TETON PASS: Wyoming is developing a new WY22 Safe Pass program that will require people driving RVs or towing trailers over Teton Pass to complete an annual online self-certification program.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 This Week in RV News
01:20 Diesel Prices Keep Climbing
04:20 THOR Industries Restructures Again
07:31 Boundless Recreation & the Ryde Foundation
10:37 Brinkley Model R: Huge Axles & No Rooftop A/C
12:39 Alliance Reveals the Aurum
13:44 Ford F-150 Fuel Tank Recall
14:33 Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar Recall
16:01 New RV Requirements for Teton Pass

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Kansas City might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about RV destinations—but it should be.

This week, we’re taking you to one of our favorite cities in the country and sharing how to visit Kansas City by RV. Abby grew up in KC, we’ve spent a lot of time there over the years, and we’re covering some of our favorite places to camp, eat, explore, and experience the city.

We start with one of our favorite RV camping options near Kansas City, then head into Independence for Harry S. Truman history before exploring Union Station, Crown Center, the National WWI Museum and Memorial, Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Swope Park, the Kansas City Zoo, the West Bottoms, and more.

And of course, you can’t talk about Kansas City without talking about barbecue. We share two very different KC barbecue recommendations—from the old-school institution Arthur Bryant’s to the more modern Q39—plus one of our favorite spots for live Kansas City jazz.

Then, in this week’s black tank and fresh tank, Jason has some thoughts about just how BIG fifth wheels are becoming after getting a look at the new Brinkley Model R—and one design choice he thinks other RV manufacturers should be paying attention to.

@JoshtheRVNerd 's tour of the @BrinkleyRV Model R: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44dRR9ZzyvI

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00:00 Welcome to RV Miles Episode 424
01:00 Closing night of Come From Away
02:00 Last call for RV Miles Homecoming
04:00 Why RVers should visit Kansas City
06:00 Kansas City and westward expansion
07:00 Harry S. Truman and Kansas City history
09:00 Jazz, museums, food and KC culture
12:00 Where to camp in Kansas City
14:00 Harry S. Truman National Historic Site & Independence
15:00 Union Station and Crown Center
18:00 Science City and museum reciprocity
19:00 National WWI Museum and Memorial
20:00 Country Club Plaza
21:00 Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
23:00 Kansas City’s free streetcar
24:00 Swope Park and the Kansas City Zoo
26:00 West Bottoms and First Fridays
27:00 Kansas City’s changing downtown
29:00 Kansas City barbecue: Arthur Bryant’s
31:00 Modern KC barbecue at Q39
32:00 Live jazz at the Green Lady Lounge
33:00 Black Tank & Fresh Tank
34:00 Are fifth wheels getting too big?
36:00 What Brinkley got right with the Model R
37:00 Abby’s Fresh Tank
38:00 See you next week

Diesel prices have officially hit an all-time record in the U.S., with the national average reaching about $5.90 per gallon — and RVers could be dealing with elevated diesel prices well into fall and winter.

In this week’s RV and camping news, we break down what’s driving the global diesel crunch, why diesel is so much more expensive than gasoline right now, and what it could mean for your upcoming RV travel budget.

Plus, we’re getting our first real look at Boundless Recreation’s new fifth wheel, DRV Mobile Suites is returning under the Jayco Family of Companies, and several completely new RV lines are preparing to debut for the 2027 model year.

Also this week:

• California’s planned ban on disposable one-pound propane cylinders has been blocked by the U.S. Department of Transportation
• A man connected to Carson Pass RV now faces more than 50 felony grand theft charges in an alleged $2.1 million RV fraud scheme
• ATC is launching its first non-toy-hauler fifth wheel
• Axiom RV is expanding with a new luxury fifth-wheel line
• Coachmen has new and returning motorhome products coming for 2027
• Valterra introduces a redesigned portable RV waste tote tank

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00:00 Intro
01:52 Why Diesel Stays Expensive
04:28 Trip Planning Fuel Costs
06:25 Sponsor eTrailer Break
07:12 Boundless Prototype First Look
09:01 DRV Mobile Suites Returns
10:14 New 2027 RV Lines Teased
12:52 Support RV Miles
13:30 Propane Bottle Ban Blocked
16:00 Dealership Fraud Charges
17:32 Valterra Tote Tank Upgrade
19:18 Wrap Up and Subscribe

The Hershey RV Show is looking a LOT more interesting this year. After several years when the show felt heavier on closeouts than big reveals, manufacturers are bringing a surprising number of new RVs and major debuts—including the Forest River Teleos, Tiffin Cornerstone, Brinkley Model R, Winnebago motorhomes, and plenty more.

We break down what’s coming to Hershey, why manufacturers may finally be showing more of their newest products there, and why this year's show could change how we cover RV show season in the future.

Then Brooks Smothers joins us for the return of the See America podcast! The entire new season is available now, featuring the fascinating stories behind destinations and road trips across the country. We preview the Alaska Highway, the massive and mysterious “City” art installation hidden in the Nevada desert, the Spruce Goose, Route 66 as it celebrates its 100th anniversary, and more.

Plus, we share what’s next for RV Miles Road Tested—including Bowlus, Pebble and Pinnacles National Park—Jason has some takeaways from Overland Expo Mountain West, and later in the show we dig into the painful rise in diesel prices and what it could mean for RV travel.

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00:00 Welcome to RV Miles 423
06:00 What’s Different About the Hershey RV Show This Year?
28:00 Brooks Smothers + See America Returns
30:00 The Alaska Highway
34:00 The Mysterious “City” in the Nevada Desert
40:00 Route 66 Turns 100
44:00 RV Out West
48:00 Black Tank: Record-High Diesel Prices
59:00 Fresh Tank: What Jason Learned at Overland Expo
1:04:00 Abby’s Fresh Tank: Widow’s Bay
1:07:00 RV Miles Homecoming + Wrap-Up

Jason Lippert is back in the RV business just three months after retiring from LCI Industries — this time as CEO of Fun Town RV. We also look at Camping World’s SEC filings, which show the company has been consolidating stores and reducing its workforce after years of aggressive expansion and dealership acquisitions.

Plus: Alliance RV teases an ultra-luxury fifth wheel, the new Delta X toy hauler, and its first Alliance-branded motorhome; the National RV Training Academy gets a new owner; flash flooding impacts Zion National Park; Kansas raises state park camping fees; and Hipcamp names its best campsites of 2026.

It’s a packed week of RV and camping news.

#RVNews #RVMiles #CampingWorld #Lippert #AllianceRV #RVIndustry #CampingNews

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00:00 Headlines And Tease
00:45 Jason Lippert Joins Fun Town
04:13 Camping World Shrinks Stores
07:15 Wholesale Warranties Sponsor
08:09 NRVTA Training Academy Sold
09:19 Alliance Open House Preview
12:05 Homecoming Rally Invite
13:01 Zion Flooding Update
14:00 Kansas State Park Fee Hike
15:16 Hipcamp Awards For 2026
17:03 Wrap Up And Membership

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A deadly flash flood has devastated parts of Grand Canyon National Park, leaving two people dead, others still unaccounted for, destroying trails and bridges, and severely damaging the Transcanyon Waterline — forcing major water restrictions and lodging closures on the South Rim.

In this week’s national park and public lands news roundup, we break down what happened at the Grand Canyon and what visitors need to know right now.

We’re also covering:

• A major Trump administration proposal that would make it easier for the National Park Service to expand bicycle and e-bike access
• New reporting from Anna Kramer at NOTUS on a proposed Yosemite land deal that could give a private developer direct access through the park
• Wolf activity forcing new tent-camping restrictions at Isle Royale National Park
• Kansas State Parks raising camping and vehicle fees — and eliminating its annual camping pass

We’ll separate the headlines from what the actual rules and proposals say, explain what’s changing, and tell you what matters if you’re planning a national park or camping trip.

#NationalParks #GrandCanyon #Yosemite #RVMiles #CampingNews #PublicLands
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00:00 Headlines
00:54 Grand Canyon Flood Disaster
06:17 Sponsor Message
07:08 E-Bike Rules Overhaul
13:59 Yosemite Private Road Push
17:13 Isle Royale Wolf Restrictions
18:47 Kansas State Park Fee Hikes
20:04 Support And Sign Off

This week in national parks and public lands news:

• What’s actually happening with the proposed border security project at Big Bend
• A second barrier going up at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
• 11 hikers rescued after flash flooding at Bryce Canyon
• The search for a missing 71-year-old hiker at Canyonlands
• New National Park Service rules for electric scooters, hoverboards, Segways, and other micromobility devices
• A historic Sierra National Forest cabin reopens
• Vandals cause extensive damage at several Oregon state parks
• The National Park Service celebrates its 110th birthday
• A new NPS partnership with Google Arts & Culture brings virtual national park tours online

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00:00 Intro
00:28 Sponsor Message
01:16 NP News Format Returns
05:11 Big Bend Border Review
09:34 Organ Pipe Second Wall
10:34 Bryce Canyon Flood Rescue
11:43 Canyonlands Missing Hiker
13:06 New E-Scooter Rules
14:54 Oregon Parks Vandalism
15:45 NPS Turns 110
17:45 Wrap Up and Thanks

In this episode, we dig into two big questions RVers love to debate: should you really be using a diesel fuel additive, and where should RVers be allowed to park overnight?

First, we talk about a public library in Maine that found itself unexpectedly listed as an overnight camping spot on iOverlander. That leads us into a bigger conversation about free overnight parking, responsible boondocking, the “freeloader” label, and whether more towns should be creating low-cost or free spaces for RV travelers instead of simply putting up “No Camping” signs.

Then, we’re joined by fuel chemist Jessica Crabtree from Power Service to break down what diesel additives actually do. We talk cetane, lubricity, CP4 fuel pump failures, cold-weather gelling, biodiesel, water and microbial growth, injector deposits, and why the diesel coming out of the pump may not always be ideal for modern engines.

Plus, we talk about Winnebago’s latest production cuts, a new RV tailgating experience at Soldier Field, the increasingly frustrating state of package delivery, and a whole lot more.

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00:00 Sponsors
01:16 Episode Preview
01:42 Welcome Back Updates
03:28 Library Parking Debate
18:24 Sponsor Break
19:51 Diesel Additives Interview
37:51 Tank Check
38:16 Winnebago Plant Closures
41:57 Soldier Field Tailgate RVs
45:53 Shipping Delivery Frustrations
53:43 Listener Survey Thanks
56:19 Episode Wrap

The future of gas-powered Class A motorhomes just got a whole lot clearer — and the company stepping in to save the segment probably isn’t one you would have guessed.

Plus, while the RV industry continues to struggle overall, one manufacturer just posted its three best sales months ever, used RV values are actually up double digits, and campground owners are fighting back over the credit card fees you pay every time you book a campsite.

And Hershey is less than a month away, where we’re expecting a radically different new travel trailer from Forest River — and it looks like the show may have accidentally revealed a brand-new Brinkley fifth wheel before Brinkley did.

All that and more in this week’s RV Miles news.

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00:00 Headlines Preview
00:48 Gas Class A Chassis Saved
03:45 Sponsor Message
04:40 Campground Card Fee Fight
08:34 Homecoming Rally Invite
09:12 Alliance Defies Downturn
11:35 Used RV Values Rise
12:26 Hershey Show Sneak Peeks
12:42 Forest River Teleos Debut
15:33 Brinkley Model R Rumors
17:00 Wrap Up And Thanks