In Episode 395 of the RV Miles Podcast, we discuss the subtle red flags to watch out for when booking campgrounds. We also expand on why top-tier fuel is essential for your RV, truck, or car, and dive into our experience at the Kansas City RV Show, where we saw two great brands local to the KC area, @vandoitco and @campinawe

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00:00 Introduction 01:10 Fuel Stops and Top Tier Gasoline Discussion 10:45 Campground Red Flags Introduction 17:44 Photo Quality and Campground Names 23:18 Former KOAs and Check-in Restrictions 27:44 Unexpected Campground Fees 30:02 Outdated Reservation Systems 34:07 Winter RV Safety Tips 37:47 Kansas City RV Show Highlights 49:26 Local Coffee Shop Discovery 52:11 Conclusion and Announcements

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In this episode, Jason shares the early reopening of Highway 1 through Big Sur, California, which restores travel between Carmel and Cambria, updates on vehicle restrictions at Zion National Park, and the timed entry reservation at Mount Rainier National Park for 2026. Will contract cancellations with Booz Allen Hamilton and the federal government affect recreation.gov? Plus, the settling of a marketing dispute between RV product companies and the RV industry's 2025 performance results.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:08 Highway 1 Reopens in Big Sur 02:16 Zion National Park Vehicle Restrictions 03:40 Mount Rainier National Park Entry Update 04:57 Sponsor Message: RV Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding 05:48 Booz Allen Hamilton Contract Cancellations 06:48 Camco Advertising Claims Dispute 08:06 RV Industry 2025 Performance Results 09:09 Conclusion and Farewell

In our final "mini" episode for January '26, we're sharing our favorite truck stops and gas stations, and our thoughts on what makes a great fuel stop for an RV.

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The latest RV and camping news covers the Florida RV Super Show attendance and sales performance, Honda's new modular travel trailer prototype, Costco's entry into the RV space in partnership with Camping World, updates on former CEO Marcus Limona's recent activities, changes to Starlink's mobile plan, recent fuel price trends, and more.

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00:00 Introduction 00:06 Florida RV Super Show Highlights 01:25 Honda's New Travel Trailer Prototype 03:55 Costco Enters the RV Market 05:50 Former Camping World CEO Judgement 06:58 Embezzlement Case at General RV 07:40 Campground Management Trends 08:04 Starlink's New Data Plans 09:07 Fuel Price Update 09:32 Conclusion and Sign-Off

The Florida RV SuperShow kicks off RV show season every year — and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet. With more than 1,300 RVs, 35 dealers, and over 200 vendors, this year’s show is packed with brand-new floorplans, new RV brands, and some truly wild design ideas.

In this special RV Miles show-floor report, Jason breaks down the biggest announcements from Tampa, including destination-style toy haulers, Super C motorhomes with bedroom patios, EV-powered travel trailers, luxury Class A debuts, and major quality and warranty changes from some of the biggest fifth-wheel manufacturers in the industry.

You’ll also see new products from suppliers, innovative camping gear, and why this year’s show may signal a shift in how RV manufacturers are responding to consumer concerns about ride quality and durability.

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We just got back from the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa — the biggest SuperShow ever — and this year felt different. In Episode 393 of the RV Miles Podcast, we break down the show-floor vibe, the new brands that finally made it in, the biggest relaunches and “comeback” stories, and why competition suddenly feels real again in the RV industry.

We also dig into the new “quality” narrative (frames, suspensions, warranties), talk through brands and models that impressed us (including @noovovans and the @EmberRecreationalVehicles Touring Edition return), and share a few hot takes on designs that might be polarizing… or just plain confusing.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:47 Weather Adventures in Florida 03:24 Upcoming Events and Seminars 04:42 Florida RV Super Show Highlights 06:31 Industry Changes and Innovations 12:16 Focus on Quality and Warranties 15:18 Suspension Upgrades and Improvements 25:46 Show Comparisons and New Brands 37:12 Novo Class B Vans 41:52 Bowlus Boutique Travel Trailers 46:12 Ember 50:17 Axiom Fifth Wheels 57:28 Innovative RV Designs and Final Thoughts

In this week's mini-podcast episode, ten years after converting a school bus into our first RV, we look back on what that decision gave us — and ask whether starting RV life today would even be possible. From Wander Bus to RV Miles, this is a candid conversation about cost, timing, family, and how much RVing has changed. _____

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In this episode, more details on the new fees and digital passes at National Parks, revenue trends and growth from KOA, RV industry shipment statistics, a new RV ban in floodways in Texas, and significant developments from Starlink.

The article from Woodall's on KOA: https://rvbusiness.com/campground-report-updates-from-koa-jellystone-parks/

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:09 New National Park Fees for Non-US Residents 03:13 Digital National Park Passes 04:09 RV Mattress Sponsor Message 04:58 KOA Campgrounds Revenue Update 06:28 RV Industry Shipment Numbers 07:23 Ingram, Texas RV Floodway Ban 08:18 Starlink's Major Growth in 2025 10:36 Upcoming RV Shows 11:59 Conclusion and Farewell