With smart meters more available and power rates rising, are campgrounds going to stop including the cost of electricity in your nightly stay? Jason takes a look at the issues involved. Plus misconceptions about RV manufacturers eliminating propane, and debunking some misleading headlines. In the interview portion, Remote Vans CEO Daryn Hillhouse joins us, along with new President Andrew Cooley, to talk about RV quality, pricing pressures, dealer relationships, and improving the customer buying and service experience.

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00:00 Intro 03:49 Campground Power Fees 08:48 Sponsor 09:34 Propane Removal Trend 15:33 Tank Check 17:52 Remote Vans Interview 52:32 Wrap Up And Thanks

This week on RV Miles, California begins its crackdown on campsite no-shows, new data shows what RV sites and campgrounds really cost right now, used RV values continue to rise, and new RV shipments are down again. Plus, Ford sees a major quality turnaround, Rossmonster debuts an adventure van, Canyonlands closes The Needles district due to wildfire danger, and one RV owner gets their motorhome seized over stolen corn.

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00:00 Headlines And Intro 00:48 California No Show Crackdown 03:13 Sponsor eTrailer 04:00 What Campgrounds Cost Now 05:30 Rossmonster Loft Debut 07:37 Used Values Up New Shipments Down 09:32 Bike Friendly Campground App 10:26 Ford Quality Rebound 12:08 National Park Emergency Closures 13:12 Stolen Corn RV Impounded 14:36 Wrap Up And Newsletter

In this final summer mini-episode of the RV Miles Podcast, we share how bringing meals into national parks can help RVers stay later, avoid crowds, and enjoy sunsets and the blue hour. We suggest easy, flexible meal ideas, including tacos, one-pan sausage and veggie skillet meals; make-ahead soup or chili; no-cook “adult Lunchables" and more.

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00:00 Intro 01:45 Stay Late Strategy 02:57 Fourth Of July Banter 05:16 Easy Meal Mindset 06:01 Taco Bar Dinner 10:23 Skillet Meal Favorite 14:18 Sponsor Break 15:52 Soup And Chili 18:44 No Cook Options 18:54 Charcuterie Picnic 22:04 Salads And Pasta 26:21 Sponsor Break 27:22 Picnic Setup Tips 30:51 Lights, Water, and Fire 36:30 Coolers And Food Safety 37:48 Leave No Trace Cleanup 40:15 Final Thoughts And Farewell