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In this episode, more details on the new fees and digital passes at National Parks, revenue trends and growth from KOA, RV industry shipment statistics, a new RV ban in floodways in Texas, and significant developments from Starlink.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:09 New National Park Fees for Non-US Residents 03:13 Digital National Park Passes 04:09 RV Mattress Sponsor Message 04:58 KOA Campgrounds Revenue Update 06:28 RV Industry Shipment Numbers 07:23 Ingram, Texas RV Floodway Ban 08:18 Starlink's Major Growth in 2025 10:36 Upcoming RV Shows 11:59 Conclusion and Farewell

In this week's mini-podcast episode, we're taking out the crystal ball and discussing our predictions for 2026 in RVing, camping, and national parks, plus some RV Miles goals for the new year. _____

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00:00 Introduction 03:33 Holiday Break and Health Challenges 04:56 Upcoming Florida RV Super Show 06:28 Studio Setup and Technical Issues 08:49 Predictions for the RV Industry in 2026 15:58 Predictions for the Campground Industry in 2026 22:40 Predictions for National Parks in 2026 31:19 RV Miles Goals for 2026 36:22 Personal Goals for 2026 42:48 Conclusion and Farewell

From the debut of influencer RV collaborations at the Florida RV Super Show to the significant changes within the RV industry post-pandemic boom, this episode covers it the biggest RV and camping news stories of 2025. Learn about the challenges facing RV manufacturers, including declining sales and the shift towards quality improvements. Hear about the innovative new products, the legal and structural issues faced by major brands like Grand Design, and the technological advancements impacting the RV world. Don't miss this comprehensive roundup of everything that shaped the RV and camping world this year!

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00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:59 Industry Trends and Challenges 04:43 Major Brand Changes and Collaborations 10:35 Technological Advances in RVs 13:04 Public Lands and Policy Impacts 21:55 Weather Challenges and Safety Tips 24:43 Final Thoughts