In this week's mini-podcast episode, ten years after converting a school bus into our first RV, we look back on what that decision gave us — and ask whether starting RV life today would even be possible. From Wander Bus to RV Miles, this is a candid conversation about cost, timing, family, and how much RVing has changed. _____

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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