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Head to https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles and use the code RVMILES for 30% off your next RV mattress.  A competing offer to buy Lippert has added a new wrinkle to its planned merger with Patrick Industries. Monomoy Capital Partners offered $101 per share in cash, but Lippert’s board rejected the proposal. We explain why that offer could still influence the upcoming shareholder vote, and what the two possible paths would mean for ownership of one of the RV industry’s biggest suppliers. Coming to you from Las Vegas as the automotive industry prepares for the SEMA Show, this week’s RV and camping news also includes: - A DREO space-heater recall involving fire and burn hazards - GM’s $220 million multistate settlement over drivers’ personal data - Sun Communities’ preliminary 2027 annual RV site rate increases - New camping permits coming to Missouri Department of Conservation areas - Dometic’s new 60K Essential tankless water heater - Lectric’s updated XP Lite3 folding e-bike - The latest national gasoline and diesel prices Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers ****************************** Connect with RV Miles:  RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers  @LectriceBikes   @semashow   00:00 Headlines From Vegas 00:46 Lippert Buyout Twist 03:20 Sponsor RV Mattress Deal 04:04 GM Data Privacy Settlement 05:32 Sun Communities Rate Outlook 06:12 Missouri Camping Permit Changes 07:12 DREO Heater Recall Warning 08:04 Dometic Tankless Heater 08:41 Support RV Miles 09:02 Lectric XP Lite Update 09:56 Fuel Prices Check-In 10:27 Wrap Up And Goodbye

Should you sell your house when you’re RVing full-time, or keep it just in case? This week, we answer a question from RVers who love life on the road but aren’t sure what to do with the home they left behind. We discuss the emotional side of selling, the costs and responsibilities of renting it out, and why keeping a house doesn’t necessarily give you an immediate place to return to. Plus, a new buyout bid for Lippert adds another wrinkle to its planned merger with Patrick Industries. We discuss what it could mean for competition among RV suppliers. Then, Mountain Gazette owner and editor Mike Rogge joins Jason for a conversation about independent outdoor media, paying writers and artists, and making room for stories beyond gear reviews and sponsored trips. We talk about reviving the oversized print magazine and its anthology, Print Ain’t Dead, which celebrates 60 years of outdoor storytelling. Also this week: winterizing the RV, our 18th anniversary, and Abby’s new favorite travel toiletry bag. Explore Mountain Gazette and Print Ain’t Dead: mountaingazette.com Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/428 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/ 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 *Get 10% off the Easy Peasy Access Screen with code RVMILES at https://easypeasyrvsolutions.com/?utm_source=rvmiles&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rvmiles_audio_oct2026 *Find Liquified and other Prime RV products at https://primerv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Full-Time RVing: Should You Sell Your House? 14:00 Show Updates & the Mile Marker Community 18:00 Black Tank: A Very Unusual License Plate 23:00 The Daylight Saving Time Debate 24:00 A New Twist in the Lippert–Patrick Merger 33:00 Winterizing the RV & Upcoming Travels 37:00 Our 18th Anniversary 38:00 Abby’s Favorite Travel Toiletry Bag 43:00 Meet Mike Rogge of Mountain Gazette 46:00 Bringing Mountain Gazette Back to Life 53:00 Building a Magazine Around Its Readers 57:00 The Value of Print & Independent Publishing 1:03:00 Outdoor Stories Beyond Gear Reviews 1:07:00 Print Ain’t Dead: 60 Years of Outdoor Storytelling 1:13:00 Final Thoughts & Supporting RV Miles

🚽 LIQUIFIED RV TOILET TREATMENT Liquified is made by RVers for RVers and helps break down waste and toilet paper, fight odors, prevent clogs, and keep tank sensors cleaner. Save 20% at: https://liquifiedrv.com Use code: RVMILES Yellowstone National Park is receiving a record $105 million private donation, with a potential new visitor center at Norris Geyser Basin among the projects being discussed. But who's behind the donation, and what will the money be used for? At Denali National Park, a new vehicle regulation comes as the park prepares to restore bus access beyond the Pretty Rocks landslide in 2027. Meanwhile, Death Valley is beginning a $69.5 million overhaul of its aging water systems, and several Grand Canyon trails have reopened following flood damage — although major closures remain. We're also following two significant developments at the U.S. Forest Service: a federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of the agency's reorganization, while a separate new rule will shorten the time available for public comments and objections on national forest projects. Plus, Glacier National Park confirms its first cases of white-nose syndrome in bats, the Blue Ridge Parkway continues recovering from Hurricane Helene, Tennessee dedicates a new state park along the Buffalo River, and Chiricahua officially becomes America's 64th national park. STORIES & SOURCES Yellowstone's $105 Million Donation https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/26025.htm Denali Park Road Rules and Pretty Rocks Bridge https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-16/html/2026-21222.htm Death Valley Water Infrastructure Project https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/dvnp-begins-critical-water-and-wastewater-system-modernization-project.htm Grand Canyon Trail Reopenings https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/select-inner-canyon-trails-reopen-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Forest Service Reorganization — Court Order https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/107-order-granting-705-stay.pdf Forest Service Public Comment Rule https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-13/html/2026-20890.htm White-Nose Syndrome at Glacier https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-detected-in-bats-in-glacier-national-park.htm Blue Ridge Parkway Recovery and Closures https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm Buffalo River State Park https://www.tn.gov/environment/news/2026/10/26/tn-dedicates-buffalo-river-sp.html Chiricahua Becomes a National Park https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-becomes-america-s-newest-national-park.htm Subscribe for more news and updates from America's national parks and public lands. CONNECT WITH RV MILES: RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers #NationalParks #Yellowstone #Denali

Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers The RV industry's recovery has been pushed back AGAIN, with the latest forecast predicting continued declines through the first half of 2027. Meanwhile, Winnebago says there may simply be too many RV dealerships for today's market, even as the company manages to increase profits despite falling sales. Plus, massive flooding across the Southwest has damaged RV parks, washed out highways, and affected several national parks. In Colorado, a dramatic helicopter rescue saved two people and five pets trapped inside an RV swept into a river. Also in this week's RV and Camping News Roundup: Ford recalls more than 102,000 trucks over faulty speedometers, Roadmaster expands a major tow bar recall affecting nearly 25,000 units, Illinois announces a 40% increase in state park camping fees, and both gas and diesel prices have retreated from recent highs. ****************************** Connect with RV Miles:  RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers #RVMiles #RVNews #RVLife #Camping #NationalParks 00:00 Headlines and Intro 00:45 Four Corners Flooding 01:57 Rescue and Road Closures 03:00 National Parks Flood Impacts 04:16 Sponsor eTrailer 05:02 RV Market Forecast Drops 07:43 Winnebago Strategy Shift 10:46 Ford Speedometer Recall 11:38 Roadmaster Tow Bar Recall 13:08 Illinois Camping Fees Rise 14:43 Fuel Price Update 15:29 Wrap Up

Jason and Abby recap a "Road Tested" trip through California wine country in the all-electric Pebble Flow travel trailer, using Harvest Hosts stops near Glen Ellen, Ukiah (Nelson Family Vineyard), and Redwood Valley (Testa Vineyards). Standout Pebble features include iPad-controlled maneuvering, Magic Hitch auto-coupling, exceptional stabilization, privacy glass, and an optional Jackery 2,000W ground-deploy solar system that helped run A/C in 100+ degree heat! A sudden wildfire near Ukiah forces a reroute as Highway 101 closes, leading to a long scenic drive through Napa and an overnight at a crowded Marin-area RV park where the remote parking feature helps again. Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/427 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/ 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 *Get a free RV extended warranty quote at https://wholesalewarranties.com *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES 00:00 Sponsor Blue Ox 00:31 Road Tested Returns 02:05 SEMA Vegas Plans 05:10 Why Pebble Flow Now 06:12 What Is Pebble Flow 08:32 Harvest Hosts Strategy 09:56 Airport Pickup Costco Run 16:03 San Francisco Detour 18:18 Sponsor Break 19:53 First Stop Glen Ellen 22:05 Remote Parking Setup 25:07 Stabilization Game Changer 29:28 Murphy Bed Layout Notes 34:11 Morning Tasting Recap 34:59 Wine Bottle Dilemma 35:44 Glen Ellen Bakery Stop 37:28 Towing Assist Test 38:40 Nelson Vineyard Heat 41:30 Jackery Solar Setup 43:05 Smart Glass Shades 48:31 Ukiah Town Day 53:46 Testa Vineyard Tasting 55:31 Wildfire Escape Route 58:49 Magic Hitch Getaway 01:00:43 Detour to Napa 01:02:38 Night at Marin Park 01:03:21 Worst RV Park Lessons 01:05:30 Charging the Pebble 01:06:11 Bakery Stop and Dumping 01:07:20 Triple Macerator Explained 01:10:30 Airport Parking Scramble 01:12:11 Packing Wine Bottles 01:13:00 Pebble Pros and Cons 01:19:07 Wish List Improvements 01:22:06 More Testing and Features 01:24:24 Tank Check Sponsor Break 01:24:58 RV Industry Outlook 01:30:43 Love's RV Services Update 01:32:19 Lego Prices Rant 01:35:28 Spooky Season Audiobook 01:37:38 Events and Farewell