Fuel prices keep climbing, with gasoline near a $4 national average, though oil fell after President Trump said talks to end the war in Iran are productive and the U.S. would delay attacking Iran’s infrastructure for five days. Ember says its next major project will be a fifth wheel, GM is testing next-gen 2027 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks, including a new small-block V8. The House passed a bill to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as a national park, while a Mammoth Cave boundary expansion advances.

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00:00 Intro 00:32 Fuel Prices 02:00 Ember Teases Fifth Wheel 02:48 Etrailer Sponsor Break 03:35 2027 GM Truck Updates 04:41 New National Park Push 05:40 Mammoth Cave Expansion 06:05 National Park Week Shift 06:48 Cougar Under The RV 07:48 Wrap Up And Subscribe

In this week's episode, Jason share's about his visit to Vail, Colorado and the blizzard on the drive back. Plus, we answer a listener question about why campsite length listings on reservation sites are so confusing.

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The episode with Jason: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5xy5dBMEo4

Aspen Jacobsen's "We'll Create Better": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq4eWoh_e4g

The episode with Jason: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5xy5dBMEo4

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00:00 Intro 02:29 Vail Ski Trip 07:42 Skiing Costs And Passes 14:14 Vail Town Vibes 18:16 Snowy Drive Lessons 25:34 Etrailer Sponsor 26:20 Wholesale Warranties 27:15 Campsite Length Confusion 34:29 Overhang and Fit Strategy 37:08 Total Length and Tight Turns 39:06 Backup Plans and Parking 43:49 Speed Camera Tickets Rant 47:12 Ember Fifth Wheel News 55:13 Two Weeks of Sick Kids 01:00:15 Shoutout to a Young Musician 01:02:24 Homecoming Event Details

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Fuel prices are climbing fast—and it could be a rough spring for RV travel. Plus, we’ve got the latest from the National Park Service on 2025 visitation numbers, a new overland micro-camper from @StorytellerOverland , wildfire closures in South Dakota’s Custer State Park, and a major accessibility upgrade coming to Indiana State Parks. RV shipments are down double digits to start the year, while Buc-ee’s—one of the most beloved travel stops in the country—has been hit with a surprising “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau.

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00:00 Headlines 00:30 Fuel Prices Surge 02:11 National Parks Visitation 02:51 RV Mattress Sponsor 03:42 Storyteller Grand Bohemian 04:51 Custer State Park Wildfire 05:28 Indiana Track Chairs 06:20 Buc-ee's BBB F Rating 07:37 RV Sales Decline Data 08:16 Homecoming Rally And Mile Markers 08:51 Wrap Up And Goodbye