# 407. Things You DON'T Need When You Start Out RVing

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Podcast: [RV Miles Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rv-miles-podcast-176534)
Published: 2026-04-27T02:17:49+00:00
Episode link: https://rvmiles.podbean.com/e/407-things-you-dont-need-when-you-start-out-rving/
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Duration seconds: 3990

## Resource

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. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/406*Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers*Curated, not Regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/*HOMECOMING tickets are on sale for Mile Marker members and go on sale to the general public on May 1st: https//rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors:*Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com*Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001*Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ 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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