{"podcast":{"title":"RV Miles Podcast","slug":"rv-miles-podcast-176534","podcast_index_feed_id":176534,"rss_url":"https://rvmiles.podbean.com/feed.xml","website_url":"http://rvmiles.com/category/podcast/","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1857638/LOGO_pec2nb.jpg","author":"RV Miles Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"RV Miles is the #1 podcast for anyone interested in the RV lifestyle! Join Jason and Abby each week for a healthy helping of RV news, reviews, travel destinations, community, fun, and so much more. Whether you’re a seasoned RVer or a dreamer, there’s something for everyone around our virtual campfire.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rv-miles-podcast-176534"},"episode":{"title":"404. RV Driving Tips, Crackdown on Dealer Fees, and a Winterizing Fail","slug":"404-rv-driving-tips-crackdown-on-dealer-fees-and-a-winterizing-fail","published_at":"2026-04-05T21:47:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rv-miles-podcast-176534/404-rv-driving-tips-crackdown-on-dealer-fees-and-a-winterizing-fail","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rv-miles-podcast-176534","url":"https://rvmiles.podbean.com/e/404-rv-driving-tips-crackdown-on-dealer-fees-and-a-winterizing-fail-podcast-404/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/68kpqj7dexdjcv7r/RVMP_4047vwyy.mp3","summary":"In RV Miles episode 404, Jason and Abby share spring shakedown updates after discovering a leak caused by a missed winterization step, forcing them to postpone their first trip of the season amid severe weather. They take a look at practical RV driving tips for safety and confidence, including knowing your rig’s dimensions, reviewing routes, going slower, lane strategy, following distances, and more. In Fresh Tank / Black Tank, the FTC’s increased enforcement against deceptive dealer fees and advertising, a new Zion park-and-ride shuttle option, and a cookbook recommendation. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/404*Support independent RV journalism and unlock great perks by becoming a Mile Marker 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers*Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/*HOMECOMING tickets go on sale April 1st for Mile Marker members and May 1st for the general public https//rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors:*Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com*Get 30% off your next mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout*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 AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro01:26 Winterizing Leak04:42 Austin Outdoorsy Summit07:18 Flight Prices Rant11:32 Fuel Costs And Camping18:57 Driving Tips Kickoff20:24 Know Your RV Size24:32 Plan Your Route28:56 Go Slow Stay Right36:59 Safe Distance Timing37:47 Tail Swing42:00 Courtesy On The Road43:48 Take More Breaks46:24 Skip Night Driving49:50 Steep Grade Basics54:40 Parking Without Stress01:04:51 FTC Dealer Fee Crackdown01:12:34 Zion Pa…","meta_description":"In RV Miles episode 404, Jason and Abby share spring shakedown updates after discovering a leak caused by a missed winterization step, forcing them to pos…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5109,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rv-miles-podcast-176534/episodes/404-rv-driving-tips-crackdown-on-dealer-fees-and-a-winterizing-fail/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rv-miles-podcast-176534/404-rv-driving-tips-crackdown-on-dealer-fees-and-a-winterizing-fail.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}