In episode 396 of the RV Miles Podcast, Jason and Abby discuss the contentious issue of reserving multiple dates at campsites and the implications of no-shows and cancellations while looking at camping trends from @Thedyrt 's 2026 Camping Report, shedding light on the state of camping post-pandemic.

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00:00 Introduction 05:02 Camping Trends and Statistics 08:13 Sponsorship Messages 11:57 Booking Campsites: Challenges and Etiquette 21:59 First Come, First Serve Campsite Dilemma 27:09 Camping Reservations Trends 28:36 Family Commitments and Local Camping 29:32 No-Show and Cancellation Rates 33:23 Impact of Weather on Camping Plans 35:12 Eddie Bauer and Retail Challenges 40:10 Truck Stops and RV Travel 42:27 Amtrak Adventures 47:24 Book Recommendation and Wrap-Up

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Photo Quality and Campground Names 23:18 Former KOAs and Check-in Restrictions 27:44 Unexpected Campground Fees 30:02 Outdated Reservation Systems 34:07 Winter RV Safety Tips 37:47 Kansas City RV Show Highlights 49:26 Local Coffee Shop Discovery 52:11 Conclusion and Announcements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